Resource Library

5 Steps to Moving Forward and Improving Schools

CSA’s Executive Officer, Andrew Taylor, has developed a five-step approach for schools that they can voluntarily undertake to assist them in maturing and improving school-based practices.

A Vision of Christian Schooling (FLOURISH Staff Induction Program)

The Flourish Project (Staff Induction Program) has been specifically designed to be run as a full day of training. It is, however, comprised of four individual sessions that can be used as separate training modules if desired. The four modules are: Vision, Culture, Faith and Practice. There is a Facilitators Guide and a number of resources for each session including the session playbooks and immersion videos.

ACT Child Safety Policy

The purpose of the Child Safety Policy is to outline to employees, contractors and volunteers the expectations in relation to safeguarding matters involving children and young people. This is resource is available only to SRS Plus participants.

ACT Christian School General Staff Superannuation Payments Reference Sheet 2018-2021

This document provides a summary of payments that attract superannuation under the ACT Christian School General Staff (Multi-Enterprise Agreement)

ACT Christian Schools General Staff MEA 2018-2021 - Averaging Formula

ACT Christian Schools General Staff MEA (Multi-Enterprise Agreement) 2018-2021 - Averaging Formula

ACT Conversion Practices Ban - Factsheet

The scant 776 word 'Factsheet" which underpins the clandestine "consultation" process undertaken by the ACT Government.

ACT General Staff MEA 2021

ACT General Staff MEA (Multi Enterprise Agreement) 2021

ACT General Staff Salaries History

History of ACT General Staff Salaries since 2011 in excel format.

ACT MEA Sample Letter of Offer for General Staff

A model letter designed to meet contract law requirements when appointing staff. Applicable for employees appointed under the ACT Christian Schools General Staff Multi Enterprise Agreement. This letter, together with the Standard Terms of Ministry, form the entire Letter of Appointment.

ACT Sample Letter: Transferring Long Service Leave to new employer

Sample letter to ACT Christian School employees informing them of the Long Service Leave portability provisions under the enterprise agreement.

Course Guide | Aspire: Navigating the Path to Female Leadership

This course guide contains all the session information, including details of our incredible line-up of speakers, as well as further details about the course.

CSA Architecture - 2020 Horizon and Beyond

The CSA Architecture, 2020 Horizon and Beyond, seeks to frame Christian education in terms of stages of development and maturity. The new conceptualisation recognises that schools are on a pathway to maturity and have varying needs, depending on the age and stage of their community.

CSA Leadership Framework

CSA, in a landmark partnership with Andy Wolfe and Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership in the United Kingdom, have developed this ground-breaking new leadership resource: The CSA Leadership Framework. For Christian school leaders to flourish, they need to be equipped with a clear understanding of the types of practices that will enhance and expand their leadership capacity within Christian schools. The 12 leadership practices that are outlined in this document draw from explicitly biblical principles, Christian wisdom, and quality research. The practices have been identified, discussed, refined, and expanded through thoughtful and reflective conversations with theological experts and Christian educational leaders from across the United Kingdom and Australia, including a working party of 20 experienced and emerging leaders from member schools across Australia. The framework draws heavily from the work of the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership, and in particular from their seminal work: Called, Connected, Committed: 24 Leadership Practices for Educational Leaders (2020). The framework also seeks to recognise the unique context of Christian schooling in Australia and embeds CSA Architecture and specifically Flourish materials within the framework. Furthermore, the framework links seamlessly to the Australian Institute of Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) Australian Professional Standards for Principals. The CSA Leadership Framework is an ideal starting point for the important conversation and work of leadership development within Christian schools. Read below part of the document foreword by Dr. Daniel Pampuch. Leadership is a fundamental part of providing excellent Christian education. Schools led well are flourishing, dynamic places to be. Schools that are led well, see staff empowered and released to do their vital work and young lives transformed so that they may take their place in the world. Good leadership often looks effortless. It is like witnessing a superb athlete, dancer or artist at work. They perform at such a high level that it almost appears that what they do is innate or a divine gift. Though some people are natural leaders most have grown and matured over time to be effective and of impact. To this end, CSA is committed to providing a leadership framework and an approach that will assist in training up a new generation of leaders to support the flourishing of Christian school communities across Australia. This CSA Leadership Framework is a valuable resource for Christian education. At the heart of the document is the motivation behind why one might choose to lead. This is a deep theological question and, if answered sufficiently, will ensure that aspirants pursue leadership for the right reasons. CSA has engaged with the work of the Church of England and believe their Called, Connected, Committed (CCC) approach establishes a strong basis for the entry into and through the leadership journey. There is nothing more powerful than a leader knowing that they are called to the work before them and, with Christ’s help, will be equipped and empowered for the work he has set for them to complete... * Please note this resource will be for CSA members only.

CSA Leadership Rubric

The purpose of the CSA Leadership Rubric is to provide a reflective tool that seeks to develop the leadership capacity and capability of teachers and school leaders within Australian Christian schools. It identifies and describes critical practices that Christian school leaders require to create the organisational culture and conditions through which quality learning and teaching is enabled. It is important to recognise that the use of the CSA Leadership Rubric is applicable to all educators, teachers as well as school leaders. The CSA Leadership Rubric, is to be used in conjunction with the CSA Leadership Framework. The Rubric takes the next step by identifying that leadership development sits with a career path and is developmental.

FUSE Executive Leaders Business Course

The Executive Leaders Business Course provides an overview of the fundamentals of school business and governance for executive or aspiring executive level educators, support and administration leaders. This course is part of CSA's leadership development initiative, FUSE: Find, Upskill and Support Emerging leaders.

Missional Governance: Boards that Transform (playbook)

Access the playbook to the program, Missional Governance: Boards that Transform. The aim of Missional Governance: Boards that Transform is to provide school boards with an opportunity to step back – just for a moment – and evaluate the "why" behind what they do. Learn more about this transformational program at csa.edu.au/missionalgovernance

Printable A4 CSA Leadership Framework Matrix

Access an A4 print-ready version of the CSA Leadership Framework Matrix. The CSA Leadership Framework Matrix is an overview of all the components that make up the Leadership Framework. In the published version of the CSA Leadership Framework, the matrix spreads across two pages. This print-ready pdf download provides a simplified matrix, as well as a more detailed version in a one-page layout.

Summit Handbook - National Leaders' Summit 2022

The Summit Handbook contains all the information you need for the 2022 National Leaaders' Summit, including handy notes fields for use with your device. To help you prepare for the Summit, we encourage you to download the Summit Handbook now and either print it (perhaps on environmentally friendly paper) or download it directly to the device you are bringing with you.

A Vision of Christian Schooling (FLOURISH Staff Induction Program)

The Flourish Project (Staff Induction Program) has been specifically designed to be run as a full day of training. It is, however, comprised of four individual sessions that can be used as separate training modules if desired. The four modules are: Vision, Culture, Faith and Practice. There is a Facilitators Guide and a number of resources for each session including the session playbooks and immersion videos.

Australian Schools and the Common Good - Full Report

The Cardus Education Survey Australia McCrindle Report as featured and discussed at the 2020 launch of the report.

Australian Schools and the Common Good - Summary Report

The Cardus Education Survey Australia McCrindle Summary Report of Australian schools and the Common Good, as featured and discussed at the 2020 launch of the report.

CSA Architecture School Improvement Tool - ASIT

The CSA Architecture School Improvement Tool (ASIT) provides the framework, language and process for all schools to identify and action specific areas of improvement focus in a strategic and evidence-driven context.

CSA Leadership Development Hub

The Leadership Hub provides member access to CSA's latest ground-breaking research, The CSA Leadership Framework, supporting rubric documentation, as well as videos and other tools and resources such as the 360 Leadership Development Tool.

CSA Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Learn about the vision and strategy of Christian Schools Australia for the next 5 years (2021 to 2025). This document outlines the "who", "what" and "why" of CSA, including our Mission, Core elements and approach to Christian schooling. Our priorities explore five areas of strategy: Preserve, Protect, Promote, Progress and Perform.

God's Big Story (GBS) 2.0: A Full Overview

This page outlines a full overview of CSA's God's Big Story. It includes GBS tools and resources including KLA companion documents and CCPs that link to the Australian Curriculum (ACARA).

Governance Resources: 2021 Model Constitution Toolkit

Schools would be very aware of the increasing challenges to Christian schools around issues that were once matters of uncontested Christian belief. Courts and Tribunals are increasingly scrutinising the Christian doctrines and beliefs which underpin the operations of Christian Schools. The first document likely to be considered in this process is the organisation’s Constitution. You will not be able to retrospectively claim beliefs in the event of litigation that cannot be supported by your school Constitution. It is essential that you capture the key doctrines, tenets and beliefs on which the school wants to operate, as well as put in place the building blocks to ensure that you are considered to be a ‘religious body’ or ‘religious educational institution’. Our model constitution is designed for that purpose, to ensure that you have a strong foundation. The 2021 Model Constitution Toolkit contains - * Model Constitution for a Church Governed School * Model Constitution for a Community Governed School * Guide to the CSA Model Constitutions The Toolkit is in a compressed (zipped) folder. Updated 17 February 2021 (See Guide for details of changes)

Modes and Models of Schooling

What does CSA profess in relationship with Australia's first people? That we seek to develop more than just a narrative with our indigenous brothers and sisters. As First and Second Peoples, we strive to journey together, creating socially just and equitable relationships and listening to and learning from one another. This is why we are so proud of CSA's association with CAPS - Christian Aboriginal Parent-directed Schools. We support their staff and leadership team to deliver educational solutions, equipping their students to flourish in life in a manner and model that fits their context and needs. Asking the questions: Can we as Christian educators, go beyond the classroom, the teaching of lessons and model Jesus with real and authentic lives? Can we show caring and genuine practice as we meet our young people at their point of need? Encouraging them to build wellness, wholeness and resilience and encourage them to step into who they have been called to be?

PeRL | Pedagogies enabling Redemptive Learning

Amongst other purposes, Christian schools aim to equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ. These aims require consistent development of key characteristics of Christian education; that it is biblically-based, Christocentric, incarnational, service-oriented, and redemptive. CSA has developed PeRL resources focused on the theories and practices of pedagogies enabling redemptive learning. On this page, you will find tools and resources to equip you in your role as you seek to carry out the mission and aim of your Christian school. Some of these resources were released at the 2021 CSA State Conferences and we hope you enjoy exploring the specific approaches: Connection, Inclusion, Justice and Voice of PeRL: Pedagogies enabling Redemptive Learning.