The Asia Pacific Federation of Christian Schools 2012 Conference is being held on 23-24 July 2012 at the Hyatt Coolum, Coolum Beach Queensland. Leaders from Christian Schools in Asia and the Pacific will gather for fellowship, refreshment and professional development. Further information can be accessed in the attached programme.
Our Annual Leaders’ Retreat is being held from 25-27 July 2012 at the Hyatt Coolum, Coolum Beach Queensland.
Further information can be accessed on the attached Program and registration form.
As Christian schools, members of Associated Christian Schools are often closely affiliated with a church or
religious body. As a result of this close affiliation, our member schools often share land and buildings with affiliated religious bodies.
Attached are two Submissions to the ATO regarding the implications of this Draft Tax Ruling on Income tax related to Building
Funds. The first submission is solely on behalf of Associated Christian Schools and the second submission is part of a group
response, in which ACS was involved.
Submission letter to ATO 1.3.12
Submission Draft Taxation Ruling TR 2011 D5_Prolegis_2012
Letter to K Riley ATO re organisations supporting submission 120306 Read the rest of this entry »
Education is a key driver in securing Australia’s Future in the global market and in shaping the future nation of Australia.
Independent Faith-based schools are a partner in the education of Australians, based on their long-espoused ethics and values.
Associated Christian Schools acknowledges and appreciates the support provided
by the Federal and State Governments of its 29 member schools.
In the lead up the Queensland State Election scheduled for the 24th March 2012,
Associated Christian Schools have recognized five key priority areas for the next period of Government in Queensland:
1. Public and political support for Independent Faith-based schools.
2. Recurrent funding to be increased in line with real costs and State department funding.
3. Capital funding Assistance for Year 7 Transition to Secondary and New Schools,
including to those who may make an earlier transition than 2015.
4. Increased support for Disadvantaged Students.
5. Ongoing discussion around the primary purpose of education.
For further information go to our Election Statement: ACS Election Statement_2012_2 Read the rest of this entry »
