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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT The Billanook community is large and diverse with almost 600 families contributing to the total enrolment of 750 students as of December 2018. The Billanook alumni now comprises more than 6,000 past students and is a vibrant and active body. Our Annual Report aims to provide an insight into what it means to be a member of the Billanook College community – one that values the individual and supports personal development in all. It provides a window into the achievements of individuals and groups of people during the year and some of our key indicators of success, including student learning outcomes, post school destinations, our financial performance and the development and support provided to our staff. The Report also acts as a record of compliance and provides information on school performance as required under the Australian Education Act (2013) and in accordance with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) guidelines. This year has been another exciting year for our school, with a highlight being the completion of the next stage in our Capital Development Plan, the new Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and Café. The ongoing success of this plan is a significant achievement for the College and has been underpinned by another strong financial outcome. This has enabled the College to continue to provide a high quality offering whilst planning for the future development of the school. GOVERNANCE Billanook College Ltd is a public company limited by guarantee and its Directors form the College Board, which provides the overall governance of the school and sets the strategic direction. Operational matters are delegated to the Principal. The College Board comprises the following Members: Group A Group C Constituent Body Representatives Elected Members Mrs J Warren (Friends of Billanook) (resigned 14/11/18) Mr J Thwaites Mrs B McAlhany (Friends of Billanook) (appointed 14/11/18) Ms S Guidara Mr M Wood (Staff Representative) Ms M Handbury Mr R Oates (Principal) Ms A Swinburne-Jones Mr D Dixon (Secretary/Treasurer) (appointed 12/3/19) Group B Board Nominees Mr A Baird (Treasurer) (resigned 14/11/18) Prof W Bebbington (appointed 14/11/18) Mr R Dicello (Vice Chair) Dr G Calnin (Chairman) Mr P Westley CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Review of Operations set out in this Report summarises the activities of the College over the last 12 months, in particular the ongoing Capital Development Plan and associated strategic initiatives implemented in both the curriculum and pastoral domains. I would like to thank the Billanook College community, staff, students and parents for their ongoing support. Their co-operation and commitment has ensured both sound educational and financial outcomes for 2018. I would also like to thank my colleagues on the Board for their dedication, diligence and ongoing commitment.
CAPITAL PROJECTS In 2018 the College undertook a major renovation of the old Year 9 building to create a beautiful new home for the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. A key element of the College’s Strategic Plan for Capital Development, this project involved the establishment of a well-appointed, modern and attractive learning space for the students and staff involved in our support and extension programs. The centralised location of the new DPFC within the College campus underlines the significant role this service plays in the daily life of Billanook.
As part of this project we also established a new Café servery and eating area, a major upgrade over the current facility. This new space has been enthusiastically embraced by our students, staff and visitors to the College. Other works in 2018 included a refurbishment of the Carolyn Stone Centre to establish a home for our Journey Program; and installing fencing around the visitors’ car park near Reception to separate vehicular activity and pedestrian movement as we continue to provide a safe and secure environment for our community. CORPORATE STRUCTURE The School is managed on a daily basis by the College Leadership Team, which comprised the following members in 2018: Roger Oates Principal Belinda Vertriest Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School Tony Sheppard Chief Financial Officer Matthew Wood Director of Learning Innovation Nick Owen Head of Middle School Daniel Thomas Head of Primary School
YEAR 12 LEARNING OUTCOMES AND POST SECONDARY DESTINATIONS 2018 VCE Results In 2018, 20% of Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, which places them in the top 10% of the State. 40% of Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above, which places them in the top 20% of the State. 99% of Year 12 students attained a Year 12 certificate or equivalent VET qualification
The Dux for 2018 was Jaymee Neil, with an ATAR of 99.40
VCE Results Summary 2018 2017 2016Students with an ATAR of 90 and above 20% 13% 13%Students with an ATAR of 80 and above 40% 36% 28%Individual Study score of 40 and above 11% 9% 10%Students attained a Year 12 certificate/equivalent VET qualification 99% 100% 100%
Listed below are the study scores attained for individual subjects which are greater than 45 and greater than 40. A study score of 30 is considered to be the State average, with a score of 50 being the highest score:
ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Data by Range (%)
Median ATAR
Summary of key data
Scores of 40 and 45 and above 2018 2017 2016Number of students 101 100 96% of 45+ Study scores 2.3% 2.0% 1.4%% of 40 + study scores 10.6% 8.8% 9.6%
ATAR Range 2018 2017 201695+ 6.9% 6.0% 5.2%90+ 19.8% 13.0% 12.5%80+ 39.6% 36.0% 28.1%70+ 56.4% 49.0% 43.8%60+ 71.3% 67.0% 69.8%50+ 81.2% 83.0% 82.3%40+ 92.1% 93.0% 82.7%30+ 97.0% 96.0% 97.9%TOTAL number 100.0% 100.0% 96.0%
Year 2018 2017 2016Median ATAR 75.0 69.5 68.1TOTAL number 100.0 100.0 96.0
Statistics 2018 2017 2016Count 101 100 96Mean 71.1 68.7 67.4Standard Deviation 19.8 19.6 18.5Maximum ATAR 99.4 99.8 98.1Minimum ATAR 27.3 13.0 16.3Male Average 68.9 66.7 64.3Female Average 73.9 71.3 70.3
POST SECONDARY DESTINATIONS The College prides itself on providing a quality and well-rounded education for young adults. The greater majority of the 2018 Year 12 students have selected University as their post-secondary destination, with a smaller group of students seeking either TAFE courses, apprenticeships or full time employment.
Offers by Tertiary Institution Melbourne University, Deakin University and Swinburne University remain the three preferred institutions, but this is not surprising considering the residential location of our cohort.
Offers by Occupational Groups
2018 Post Secondary Tertiary Study Field
Environmental and Science
Business & Economics
Human/Social Sciences
Welfare, Social Work and Psychology
Health
Art & Design
Info Tech
Phys Ed, Rec & Outdoor Ed
Engineering
Performing Arts & Media
Law
Teaching
Building and Architecture
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) (Standard Assessment) Reports This report shows standard levels of Billanook College students as compared to the State in Reading, Spelling, Writing, Grammar and Punctuation and Number. NAPLAN results for Year 3 students - showing the percentage of students who met the national benchmark
NAPLAN results for Year 5 students - showing the percentage of students who met the national benchmark
NAPLAN results for Year 7 students - showing the percentage of students who met the national benchmark
NAPLAN results for Year 9 students - showing the percentage of students who met the national benchmark
Year Reading Persuasive Writing Spelling Grammar &
Punctuation Numeracy
2018 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%2017 99% 100% 96% 98% 100%2016 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Year Reading Persuasive Writing Spelling Grammar &
Punctuation Numeracy
2018 91% 82% 100% 91% 100%2017 99% 98% 99% 98% 99%2016 92% 92% 75% 100% 100%
Year Reading Persuasive Writing Spelling Grammar &
Punctuation Numeracy
2018 100% 97% 97% 98% 98%2017 99% 95% 96% 98% 100%2016 100% 97% 96% 100% 100%
Year Reading Persuasive Writing Spelling Grammar &
Punctuation Numeracy
2018 99% 85% 92% 99% 100%2017 98% 91% 95% 94% 100%2016 100% 95% 96% 98% 100%
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL The average student attendance rates for 2018 were: Primary attendance 92.56% Middle 93.28% Senior 95.24% The College records and checks student attendances daily, a process managed by the relevant school office. Additionally, teachers mark the student roll in each class and any absences or changes to attendance are noted. In relation to non-attendance, parents of absent students are required to contact the attendance phone line by 10.00am on the day of absence. Parents are contacted via SMS text if there is an unexplained absence and this enquiry is followed up until a parental response is received. CHILD SAFETY
Billanook College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children, and to ensuring that those people who care for our students act in their best interests and take all reasonable steps to provide a safe and secure school environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. The College has dedicated extensive resources and training to ensuring we are compliant with the Child Safe Standards implemented by the Victorian Government in 2015. The College will continue to work with our staff, students, parents and the wider school community to promote and enhance the importance and understanding of the child safe program we have developed to provide the safest and most supportive learning and living environment for the children and young people under our care. In 2018 the College maintained its strong focus on promoting a culture of child safety within the school. A review was commenced of our child safety programs to verify our ongoing compliance with the standards, and to continuously promote a culture of child safety. Staff training in child safety is an annual compliance expectation and the College conducted training sessions for current and new staff during the year.
FINANCES Sources of income and expenditure for 2018
The audited 2018 Annual Financial Report for Billanook College is available through the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission)
64%
28%
8%
2018 Income
Fees
Government Grants
Sundry Income
68%
12%
7%12%
1%
2018 Expenditure
Employee Expenses
Curriculum Expenses
Depreciation & AmortisationExpenses
Administration Expense
Other
PARENT, STUDENT AND TEACHER SATISFACTION Billanook College is very proud of its ‘open door policy’ with parent involvement being encouraged. The Friends of Billanook Association meets regularly during term time and provides one of a number of avenues for parents to express their level of satisfaction. The School maintains communication with its community through its website and publications such as the Harvest year book and regular electronic newsletters and correspondence. In addition, parents have access to School programs and student progress and activities through the College’s intranet My Connect. Information Evenings and parent forums are held throughout the year. And our Marketing and Community Relations department maintain a close working relationship with our current parents and our Past Student Association. The College undertakes regular surveys of our current and exiting students, parents and staff which provides valuable feedback and identifies ways for the school to continue to aspire to deliver a unique, high quality experience. The survey results also enable us to acknowledge and celebrate the many positive impacts we have on our community members during their time with us. The College operates a wide range of support programs that provide students with opportunities to develop skills for life, including those related to coping with difficult situations, resilience, effective communication, risk-taking and conflict resolution. The College gathers data (both anecdotal, formative and summative) from a wide range of programs and the vast majority of students indicate satisfaction with regard to their feelings of belonging and safety within the College environment. Communication with our Staff members is free and open, with scheduled meetings conducted regularly. Professional development days provide opportunities to staff for the sharing and absorbing of new advances in teaching and learning. Informal feedback from teachers and discussions with Learning Leaders, Heads of Year and other members of the College Leadership Team indicates staff were generally satisfied in all areas of our school, particularly in terms of relationships, staff morale, school operations, work roles and work value and recognition. STAFFING In 2018, Billanook College employed 125 full time equivalent teaching and non-teaching staff and there were no Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander staff employed at the College during the year. The proportion of staff retained from 2017 to 2018 was 87.64%. The average attendance rate for staff in 2018 was 95.88% (includes Teaching and Non-teaching staff average).
STAFF PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 – Bring Your Difference The College actively encourages all staff to engage in ongoing learning as part of a learning community. As such learning opportunities are provided for personal and professional learning through programs, briefings, training organised within the school and conferences, seminars, etc. offered externally. Staff are required to report back at Learning Area or level meetings and/or write a report which ensures that the whole school community keeps abreast of current educational thinking. It is expected staff will also contribute to their own professional and personal learning. This may be through attendance at courses outside school hours, e.g. in the evening, weekends or during school holidays. In January 2018 the staff returned to the continued development of our Strategic Platform and how the Learning leaders were progressing with their core objectives in relation to the priorities. Under new VIT Requirements, as from 2016 Teachers should be able to: • Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific
learning needs of learners across the full range of abilities. (Descriptor 1.5) • Design and implement teaching activities that support the learning and participation of learners
with disability and address relevant policy and legislative requirements. (Descriptor 1.6) • Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all learners
in classroom activities. (Descriptor 4.1)
To reflect the importance of all teachers building their capability to teach students with disabilities and create inclusive education settings, teachers were required to engage in relevant professional learning activities in preparation for the VIT renewal of registration process in September 2018. Teachers are required to declare at the 2018 renewal that they have either undertaken relevant professional learning in the previous two years or will undertake it prior to renewal of registration in 2018. At Billanook College we are fortunate to have the experience, expertise and proficiency of knowledge of Jenni Heffernan (Learning Leader – Support Education) who willingly offered us the opportunity to meet these new VIT requirements through a series of PL Workshops across Term 2 2018. The following workshops were offered to all staff:
- I have Autism and I am in your class: What I need you to know. (Repeated from 2017) Presented by Jenni Heffernan, Learning Leader – Support Education, Billanook College. Teachers will understand the world view of a student with Autism and how to craft learning to meet the needs of a student with Autism. - Dysgraphia: what is it and how can I support students in my classes? Presented by Brett Waddell, Occupational Therapist, Earlysteps Bayswater. In this workshop secondary teachers will understand what dysgraphia is. PREP LITERACY PROJECT – 2nd Year The Prep Literacy Project targeted exemplary classroom teaching of reading and writing in Prep classrooms. It then deepens to focus on Prep language development.
· The reading instruction will comprise the five pillars of reading instruction: phonological
awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and text comprehension. · The writing instruction will comprise: grapho-motor skills, handwriting and sentence level grammar. · The oral language will comprise: phonological awareness, articulation and vocabulary.
The methodological shift will be away from teaching letters as sounds in isolation (one letter or sound a week approach) to an explicit, multi-sensory approach that teaches sounds and letters at the same time in the meaningful context of a word. It has an emphasis on oral language and making learning meaningful.
This approach includes the teaching of both analytic and synthetic phonics. The whole project runs over two school years, with schools being required to sign up for both years. Michelle Hutchison, special education consultant will present the project. It has been designed carefully not to take Prep teachers out of their classrooms in Term 1. Our mid-year Professional Learning Week, PL18 had been designed around the theme Bring Your Difference. It was devised around the philosophy that we all bring our differences to everything we do in our approach, authentic professional learning designed by the learner has greater value in reflection and action. It invited all staff to be the learners required to offer our community new thinking and demonstration of 21st Century learning and teaching at Billanook College. Keynote Speaker – Russell Bauer Russell is the Director of the New England Conservatorium of Music in Armidale NSW. Russell was born and raised in Queensland, Australia and has made that state his home ever since. Learning piano from age five he went on to study composition. Russell has written and arranged for orchestras, concert bands, television and radio. He currently holds the Australian record for most hours playing a piano (37 hours), during which time he raised more than $6000 for his school band. He was Australia’s first ever National Memory Champion in 2002 and in the same year was awarded a National Excellence in Teaching Award. This award was bestowed upon Russell in recognition of an innovative practice – chart method designed to encourage young musicians to play their instruments regularly in the first three years of tuition. Guest Speaker - Dylan Parker…Sporting excellence can take many forms. Dylan is one of Australia's lesser known international champions. He's 30 year old Dylan Parker and he reveals how his love of his sport inspired him to soar through a terrifying medical crisis. It also taught him he says, to appreciate what matters in life and to change his entire career path. Dylan makes and flies paper planes and he has become one of the very best in the world. But before he could represent his country on the world stage he had to deal with the sudden discovery of a brain tumour as big as a golf ball. When Dylan made his first paper plane as a young boy he never imagined his experience would be depicted in a movie. “The movie is a fantastic metaphor for if you really want something you can go out and get it.” Staff Workshop - Dylan was available for a paper plane workshop to harness your skills in creativity and air dynamics, forces, lift, drag, energy exchange and gravity.
Other Workshops and Professional Learning Initiatives Journey Spelling program SMART Personalised Learning Discovery English Leadership Humanities Assessment and Reporting Aspire Primary Blended Learning School Refusal Technology Visual Arts Staff were also given the option to design their own learning and were able to visit schools and meet collaboratively in faculties to discuss new learning initiatives. BCK18 In 2018 Kingswood College hosted our combined learning opportunity. The focus of the conference was Engagement and Collaboration. We do our best work when we collaborate. It was a day of workshops and experiences that added value to learning and leadership capacity of all three colleges. Guest Speaker – Jan Owen, Chief Executive Officer at the Foundation for Young Australians Jan is a highly regarded social entrepreneur, innovator, influencer and author who has spent the past 25 years growing Australia’s youth, social enterprise and innovation sectors. The CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians and YLab, the global youth futures lab, Jan’s lifelong mission is to unleash the potential of young people to lead positive change in the world. Jan’s enlightening, challenging and entertaining presentations are pragmatic as opposed to idealistic, with the aim of transforming the way society talks about and engages with young people – from treating them as a problem to be solved to recognising that young people are contributing to and driving social change.
Workshop Title/Topic
Focus Area
Aim /outcomes of
workshop SMART Spelling Lauren White and Christine Schiller
Literacy /Spelling Introduction of SMART Spelling Approach used at Billanook College and discussion
Daily 5 Reading/Writing Framework Leah Ashton
Literacy /Reading
The Daily 5™ is a framework for structuring literacy time so students develop lifelong habits of reading, writing, and working independently.
KidsMatter Kate Matthews
Community Wellbeing KidsMatter Primary is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children. KidsMatter Primary provides the methods, tools and support to help schools work with parents and carers, health services and the wider community to nurture happy, balanced kids.
STEM Tanya Downs
Primary curriculum STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. An overview of the STEM curriculum and the different approaches implemented at Billanook College.
Organising all your teaching life through OneNote Vicki Nation
How to organise and file all your planning, curriculum and assessment documents in OneNote. How to keep all records of each student's achievements in OneNote for easy access and viewing.
To learn how to efficiently file online and to reduce paperwork.
Introduction to VEX robotics Matthew Plummer
STEM
Introduction to the building and programming of the VEX EDR robotics platform. A hands-on workshop where participants will build, program and use the robots. Introduction to VEX curriculum Competitive robotics/ Virtual Worlds.
Pastoral Care Programs Gab de Guzman
Wellbeing The opportunities and challenges of developing pastoral care structures and programs in our schools.
Library - Information and Resources Heidi Tringas
Information and Resources How best to create an inclusive Library collection, which celebrates the differences of our students and the world at large.
Teaching the Listening Task in VCE EAL; Jacqui Swift
VCE English Sharing of resources and strategies for this area of study.
Teaching Literary Perspectives in VCE Literature Katherine Goeree
VCE English Sharing of resources and strategies for this area of study.
Teaching analysis of language and argument Maria Boucher
VCE English Sharing of resources and strategies for this area of study.
Compliance training is essential in terms of risk management and meeting the responsibilities of the College to our staff in providing the skills and knowledge required for duty of care and OH&S. The following courses, workshops and briefings were held:
Level 2 First Aid Training Diabetes in Schools Training Asthma Training Anaphylaxis Training CPR Updates Emergency Control and Warden Training
The breakdown of courses undertaken by service providers fell into the following categories:
Courses and annual conferences Compliance training to maintain levels of professional license Courses and briefings designed to support VCE teachers Programs designed to support staff in the pastoral care of students
TEACHING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
All teaching staff at Billanook College hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Abbey, Rosslyn Degree Bachelor of Science Monash University Diploma Diploma of Education Monash University Addison-Wade, Georgina Degree Bachelor of
Education/Bachelor of Arts
Monash University
Higher Degree Master of Learning Intervention
Melbourne University
Ashton, Leah Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Deakin University
Baird, Nathan Certificate TAA40110 Certificate IV
in Workplace Training & Assessment
TAFE Development Centre
Degree Bachelor of Music Newcastle University Diploma LMusA (Music
Performance) Other
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma (Music Technology)
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Higher Degree Masters (Music) Monash University Baum, Timothy Degree Bachelor of Business Swinburne University Diploma Diploma of Education Charles Darwin
University Boucher, Maria Degree Bachelor of Arts Melbourne University Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Education Melbourne University
Bowring, Lisa Degree Bachelor of Education Monash University Degree Bachelor of Sport &
Outdoor Recreation Monash University
Bradley, Vincent Degree Bachelor of Music Melbourne University Diploma Diploma of Education Melbourne University Brkic, Alana Degree Bachelor of Visual Arts
(Graphic Design & Multimedia)
University of Ballarat
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Burke, Andrea Degree Bachelor of Education Deakin University Canty, Melissa Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Education Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Educational Psychology
Monash University
Carnell, Fiona Certificate TAA40104 Certificate IV
in Workplace Training & Assessment
MBG Education
Degree Bachelor of Arts La Trobe University
Diploma Associate Diploma (Asian Studies)
La Trobe University
Carroll, Louise Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Deakin University
Degree Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Victoria College of the Arts
Clarkson, Peter Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Coffey, Jacqueline Degree Bachelor of
Teaching/Bachelor of Arts
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Colthup, Claire Degree Bachelor of Arts Other
Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Drama)
Other
Cotton, Paul Certificate TAE40110 Certificate IV
in Workplace Training & Assessment
MBG Education
Degree Bachelor of Education Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma (Media)
Rusden College
Crome, Leanne Degree Bachelor of Education Victoria College of the
Arts Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Adolescent Health & Welfare
Melbourne University
Davies, Kathryn Degree Bachelor of Arts
(Honours) Monash University
Degree Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Monash University
De Clercq, Martin Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma
(Music) Box Hill College
Degree Bachelor of Teaching Melbourne University
de Guzman, Gabriel Certificate Certificate I Mediation Monash University
Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Diploma Diploma Logistics Management
Northern Metropolitan of TAFE (NMIT)
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Education(Secondary)
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Dichtl, Beatriz Degree Bachelor of Science Other Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Education (Secondary) Monash University
TEACHING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
All teaching staff at Billanook College hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Dittloff, Claudia Certificate Graduate Certificate of
Bilingual Education Monash University
Certificate TAA40104 Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
MBG Education
Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Degree Bachelor of Education Melbourne State College
Downs, Tanya Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Other
Eefting, Rowena Degree Bachelor of Business La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Monash University
Essaghir, Noah Degree Bachelor of Education
(Human Movement and Health Education)
Sydney University
Flegeltaub, Mark Degree Bachelor of Biological
Sciences La Trobe University
Higher Degree Honours of Science Deakin University
Higher Degree Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
Monash University
Frost, Callan Degree Bachelor Arts and
Science Deakin University
Degree Bachelor of Teaching (Primary & Secondary)
Deakin University
George, Murray Degree Bachelor of Education Massey University
(NZ) Diploma Diploma of Education Massey University
(NZ) Diploma Diploma of Teaching Palmerston North
Teachers College (NZ) Gleeson, Catherine Degree Bachelor of Science
(Honours) Melbourne University
Degree Bachelor of Teaching (Primary & Secondary)
Deakin University
Goeree, Katherine Degree Bachelor of Arts University of Tasmania
Diploma Diploma of Education Monash University
Graham, Jacinta Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Higher Degree Master of Teaching Monash University
Gronn, Elizabeth Degree Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood and Primary)
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Hawley, Casey Degree Bachelor of Exercise
Science Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching
Melbourne University
Higher Degree Master of Teaching Melbourne University
Heffernan, Jennifer
Diploma Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
Victorian Institute of Teaching
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Special Education
Deakin University
James, Brooke Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Melbourne University
Judd, Ralph Degree Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Victoria College
Kitto, Linda Degree Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Underdale CAE
Lett, Nicole Degree Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Deakin University
Li, Kee Yong Certificate Certificate IV in Training
& Assessment Holmesglen TAFE
Degree Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Overseas
Degree Master of Science (Computer Science)
Overseas
Degree Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Monash University
Lingard, Steven Degree Bachelor of Education Rusden College
Mackenzie, Gayle Certificate Certificate II in IT Outer Eastern TAFE
Certificate TAE40110 Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
MBG Education
Degree Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education
Macvean, Denise Certificate Spalding Certificate I Other
Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Special Education
Deakin University
Marriott, Colin Degree Bachelor of Education Monash University
Degree Bachelor of Science Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma (Computer Education)
Melbourne University
TEACHING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
All teaching staff at Billanook College hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Martin, Julia Degree Bachelor of Arts
(Honours - History and Politics)
Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Melbourne University
Martin, Louis Degree Bachelor of Applied
Science (Physical Education)
Victoria University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Victoria University
Matthews, Katherine Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Deakin University
Mc Cormack, Susan Degree Bachelor of Arts Deakin University Degree Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Deakin University
Mc Donald, Stephen Degree Bachelor of Arts Melbourne University
Diploma Diploma of Languages Melbourne University
Higher Degree Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Melbourne University
Mikkelsen, Gemma Degree Bachelor of Arts
(Theatre Performance) University of Ballarat
Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
La Trobe University
Millar, John (Sam) Degree Bachelor of Applied
Science University of South Australia
Degree Masters of Science Victoria University of Technology
Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Miller, Michael Diploma Diploma of Education Victoria College of the
Arts Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Education Administration
Deakin University
Moore, Paula Certificate Certificate IV Workplace
Learning Other
Certificate Graduate Certificate TESOL
Deakin University
Degree Bachelor of Arts La Trobe University
Diploma Diploma of Education Swinburne University
Mullarvey, Georgina Degree Bachelor of Health
Science (Applied Science)
Deakin University
Degree Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
Deakin University
Higher Degree Masters of Education (Special Emotional Needs)
Deakin University
Mummert, Stefan Degree Teaching/Education
Degree (German, History, Pedagogy)
Other
Higher Degree Postgraduate Degree - German as a Foreign Language
Other
Nation, Vicki Degree Bachelor of Applied
Science (Maths & Computer Science)
Swinburne University
Diploma Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Monash University
Norton, Adele Degree Bachelor of Science
Hons (Chemistry) Melbourne University
Doctorate PhD Pharmacy Other Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma –
Operations and Personnel Management
Other
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Monash University
Oates, Roger Degree Bachelor of Science James Cook University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Teaching
James Cook University
Higher Degree Masters of Education James Cook University
O'Rielly, Joanne Degree Bachelor Applied
Science (Hons) Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Education
Monash University
Owen, Nicholas Degree Bachelor of Science Monash University
Diploma Diploma of Education Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Outdoor Education
La Trobe University
Plummer, Matthew Degree Bachelor of Education Other
Roberts, Mark Certificate TAE40110 Certificate IV
in Workplace Training & Assessment
MBG Education
Degree Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Deakin University
Rulach, Candice Degree Bachelor of Business Victoria University of
Technology Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of
Education (Secondary) Monash University
Higher Degree Masters in Education (Student Wellbeing)
Melbourne University
Rush, Olivia Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Degree Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Melbourne University
TEACHING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
All teaching staff at Billanook College hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Ryan, Catherine Certificate Trained Primary
Teachers Certificate Toorak Teachers College
Degree Bachelor of Arts RMIT
Diploma Diploma of Graphic Design
Billy Blue School Graphic Design
Higher Degree Masters of Education Melbourne University
Schiller, Christine Degree Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Monash University
Shannon, Jacinta Degree Bachelor of Music Melbourne University
Smith, Gareth Degree Bachelor of Science Deakin University
Diploma Diploma of Education Monash University
Smith, Hollie Degree Bachelor of Early
Childhood Studies Monash University
Diploma Diploma of Children Services
Swinburne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
La Trobe University
Stephenson, Ella
Degree Bachelor of Commerce Monash University
Higher Degree Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Monash University
Stewart, Caitlin Degree Bachelor of Food
Science and Nutrition Deakin University
Diploma Graduate Diploma Education (Secondary)
RMIT
Strudwick, Deborah Degree Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma (Special Education)
Deakin University
Swift, Jacqueline Degree Bachelor of Arts Monash University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Education
Monash University
Thomas, Daniel Degree Bachelor of Education RMIT
Diploma Diploma of Teaching Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Education Administration
Melbourne University
Higher Degree Masters of Education Melbourne University Tomietto, Mark Degree Bachelor of Education Deakin University Diploma Diploma of Education
(Primary) Other
Higher Degree Masters of Education Deakin University
Tringas, Heidi Diploma Diploma of Teaching
(Primary) Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma of Librarianship and Information Management
Melbourne University
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Monash University
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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
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Deakin University
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Victoria University
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University of London (UK)
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University of Leeds (UK)
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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
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Melbourne University
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