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STRATEGIC INTENT STATEMENT

Governance and Sustainability

As an authentic Catholic Augustinian school, we appreciate the dynamic and lifelong nature of the search for Truth.

As we continue to grow and thrive in the years ahead, we will:

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

6C. Embed future focused, socially responsible, innovative systems, policies and processes which ensure effective change management.

6D. Provide opportunities for the enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to access the College.

6E. Enhance the leadership role of the College Board and its collaboration with the College Leadership Team.

6F. Strengthen College approaches to risk management and compliance.

6G. Promote the authenticity of our values through the promotion of exemplary community-minded behaviour and engagement.

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

2022

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2022

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

  • To engage and develop a plan for the acquisition of strategic assets informed by community priorities.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • To re-engage a sense of community connection for parents.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Parents

6C. Embed future focused, socially responsible, innovative systems, policies and processes which ensure effective change management.

  • To have a financially viable and functional school administration system.
  • To complete the implementation and launch of CompliSpace.
  • To publish a new College website.
  • To publish a College app.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6F. Strengthen College approaches to risk management and compliance.

  • To improve governance oversight of College risk management and compliance.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

2023

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2023

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

  • To ensure that we have sustainable practice in teaching and learning loads, and in administrative support that enables us to meet our goals as an employer.
  • To continue to focus on College resourcing and our value proposition as an independent Year 5-12 school.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

  • To maintain a commercial focus on meeting educational for Catholic education on the Northern Beaches.
  • To determine the next strategic development opportunity for the College.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • To increase parent engagement in the P&F.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Parents

6D. Provide opportunities for the enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to access the College.

  • To reivew the current bursary policy and how it is publicly available to improve access for families with limited financial capacity.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6D. Provide opportunities for the enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to access the College.

  • To review the socio-economic demography and current Bursary Program.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6E. Enhance the leadership role of the College Board and its collaboration with the College Leadership Team.

  • To build better understanding of the personal and professional attributes of the College Leadership Team and to support them to achieve their professional goals.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6F. Strengthen College approaches to risk management and compliance.

  • To effectively implement the NSW Child Safe Standards and to ensure the practical application of the new Child Safeguarding strategies, policies, procedures and work systems.
  • To review all College Operational Policy.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

2024

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2024

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs

  • To maintain a commercial focus on meeting educational for Catholic education on the Northern Beaches.
  • To determine the next strategic development opportunity for the College.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • To boost parent engagement in the P&F with renewed enthusiasm
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Parents

6D. Provide opportunities for the enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to access the College

  • To review the current bursary policy and how it is publicly available to improve access for families with limited financial capacity.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6D. Provide opportunities for the enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to access the College

  • To review the socio-economic demography and current Bursary Program.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6E. Enhance the leadership role of the College Board and its collaboration with the College Leadership Team.

  • To build better understanding of the personal and professional attributes of the College Leadership Team and to support them to achieve their professional goals.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6F. Strengthen College approaches to risk management and compliance.

  • To develop a risk management structure and positive risk culture at the College.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

2025

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2025

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

  • To enhance operational efficiency and clearly communicate our unique value proposition.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • To invigorate parent engagement within the P&F through renewed enthusiasm and participation.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Parents

6C. Embed future focused, socially responsible, innovative systems, policies and processes which ensure effective change management.

  • To enhance the College’s digital ecosystem by embedding systems and practices that improve operational efficiency, user experience, and future-readiness.
  • To enhance financial transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6F. Strengthen College approaches to risk management and compliance.

  • To exemplify good governance by undertaking a comprehensive self-review, ensuring accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in its practices.
  • To review and align governance policies and practices with NESA requirements, ensuring compliance and readiness for the College’s Registration and Accreditation process.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

2026

ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2026

6A. Explore options for the future structure, sustainability and growth of the College, informed by community needs.

  • Provide strategic and financial oversight of the planning and staged development of the Ingleside land as a multi purpose College sporting and learning precinct, ensuring alignment with long term sustainability, student opportunity, and strategic asset planning informed by community priorities.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • To strengthen the College’s Augustinian mission by deepening community understanding, enriching staff and student formation, and embedding Augustinian values more visibly and consistently across College life through enhanced staff learning and a clearer, more purposeful approach to service.
  • To strengthen the College’s financial sustainability by modernising financial systems, improving forecasting and controls, and guiding long term resource planning and capital works in alignment with the College’s Mission, Vision and strategic priorities.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Leadership Team

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • Strengthen parent, student and community connection through a focused annual engagement program that delivers practical education, mentorship, shared experiences and meaningful dialogue aligned to wellbeing, leadership and responsible citizenship.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Parents

6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.

  • Implement a streamlined, user-friendly communication system that strengthens engagement with staff and families.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Staff

6C. Embed future focused, socially responsible, innovative systems, policies and processes which ensure effective change management.

  • To strengthen governance oversight of future focused and socially responsible systems, policies and processes, including the College’s digital ecosystem, ensuring effective change management, strategic alignment, financial transparency and operational efficiency, while expanding equitable access to the College through the provision of bursaries and scholarships to support local students.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Board

6G. Promote the authenticity of our values through the promotion of exemplary community-minded behaviour and engagement.

  • Continue to work in partnership with College students, families, and external pastoral care and wellbeing agencies to promote responsible and respectful behaviour in the community.
  • Stakeholder engaged:
  • Students
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