You may remember the mention of ‘Step Together’ in last term’s SCEA News finale – this is a voluntary event on Wednesday 15th December which incorporates an hour of exercise (strolling, paddling, running, cycling, etc.) around the South Perth foreshore early on the first morning of the summer holidays to enjoy time together. The Registration …
SCEA’s ‘Step Together’ gains momentum as the Tokyo Olympics begin Read More »
Most of us are familiar with superannuation to some extent, and the ‘9.5% per annum’ figure that is paid by your employer has become a staple figure on our payslips for a number of years. Here is some good news in relation to that 9.5% – its about to become 10% As of yesterday (1 …
One of the greatest advantages of being part of a network of seven schools is the wealth of opportunities and resources on offer to our students. National award winner and Head of Swan’s Trade Training Centre (STTC) Mr Matthew King welcomed more than 70 students from Mundaring Christian College, Ellenbrook Christian College and Northshore Christian Grammar …
Students from SCEA schools join ‘Trade School’ for a day Read More »
As SCEA enrolments tip over 4,000 for the first time in history, it seems fortuitous to profile the SCEA student that set the extraordinary milestone. Ethan is a Year 9 student who has just started at Swan Christian College (SCC). Ethan is not your average student by any means. He is passionate about dancing, and …
SCEA Enrolment Number 4001 – Ethan makes history! Read More »
This week, we mark the end of an era for the SCEA Head Office, with Payroll Officer Ms Belinda Godfrey bidding farewell after 15 years of service. Belinda began as a Receptionist in November 2006 and then moved to the Payroll team, where she has seen her fair share of payslips, job advertisements and positional …
Celebrating Belinda Godfrey – Padbury Terrace’s Longest-Serving Employee Read More »
This week we celebrate a true SCEA Pioneer – Renée Melvin. Renée was a teacher during the very early years of Swan Christian College (then Swan Christian High School) when it was based in Columbo Street, Victoria Park prior to its permanent home on Great Northern Highway in Middle Swan. Back in 1984-1985, the school …
Remember that sage advice, ‘if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail?’ It seems to ring true in every facet of our lives. As such, each SCEA school is now looking to architectural teams to create a ‘master plan’ for their school site. This will provide a long-term conceptual layout to guide future …
When referring to the key role that accountants and finance managers play across Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently remarked that these are the people that ‘keep the lights on’, so that every employee can do their job to the best of their ability. In our context, this phrase, ‘Keeping The Lights On’ (or KTLO …
Audit Success for SCEA’s Business and Finance Teams Read More »
On Wednesday 31 March, approximately 40 Association members, SCEA staff and the SCEA Board met for the Quarterly Association Meeting. SCEA Board Chair Mr Robert Edkins opened the meeting before inviting Chief Executive Officer Dr Graeme Cross to deliver a summary of the SCEA 2020 year and provided some overall direction for 2021 within our …
Association Meeting Highlights SCEA Enrolment Growth and the Way Forward Read More »
The SCEA Office has been busy over the last fortnight, recruiting a Business Manager due to enrolment growth and a HR/Payroll Assistant due to the retirement of a long-serving SCEA staffer. The Business Manager vacancy has come about due to enrolment growth at Northshore Christian Grammar School and the Beechboro Christian School moving to a …
