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Photo provided with the compliments of St Monica’s College.

For further information refer to pages 2, 3 and 54.

CO-EDUCATION AT ITS BEST

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MACKILLOP COLLEGE, WERRIBEE MacKillop endeavours to provide outstanding education . . .

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arlier last year we gathered as a college community to commemorate the Eucharistic Celebration and blessing of ‘The Chapel of Saint Mary of the Cross.’ The Chapel has been a labour of love for the College community and has become the heart and soul of the school. The Chapel enables us to nurture our education in faith. In addition to our Chapel, our College recently opened a new building, ‘La Merci,’ which boasts an innovative and contemporary learning environment open spaces and classrooms.

These digitally rich General Purpose Learning Areas (GPLAs) will support our students with appropriate learning to assist them in becoming ICT proficient and productive community members in this 21st Century. We believe that this careful design of these modern learning spaces will support and energise the individual and collaborative learning experiences, boost standards, improve educational opportunities and enrich pathways.

Our College features outstanding facilities that are complimented by beautifully maintained gardens, sporting fields and recreational areas. Our emphasis on contemporary learning strategies is supported by up-to-date and extensive digital infrastructure. This includes a comprehensive wireless and hard wire network in all classrooms throughout the College and a dedicated ICCT centre which provides students and staff with

specialised video and podcasting studios including green-screen animation workspace.

MacKillop boasts innovative and technologically rich state-ofthe-art learning areas including a unique Science wing, a 400 seat Auditorium, an outstanding Sports Centre with gymnasium and an exceptional Creative Arts Centre. MacKillop College offers a broad and comprehensive curriculum, including a Gifted and Talented program and support to students who experience learning difficulties. We have established successful policies that support student wellbeing.

The pathways available continues to diversify with MacKillop offering VCE, VCAL and VET subjects as well as the SEDA Sport Development Partnership Program. The College introduced the Trade Training Development Program Certificate II in Engineering Studies Mechanical and Fabrication Streams as another pathway for our senior students. From Years 7 – 10 a strong core and elective program establishes good learning and study practices.

MacKillop promotes excellence in the programs offered which include our unique and dedicated Year 9 Campus providing experiences that have been designed to foster close links with the local community and to raise awareness of local, national and international citizenship and responsibility.

Dux, Top Designs and Logie Awards Nominee for ‘Best New Talent’ MacKillop College continues its success in the academic arena with recent achievements – one of which includes last year’s Dux of the College Andrew Montalto. Andrew hopes to study Commerce at Melbourne University with a view to complete a Masters in Engineering upon completion of his Commerce Degree. We congratulate Andrew on achieving a perfect score of 50 in Further Mathematics, in fact he will be acknowledged and awarded at the Victorian Premier’s Awards for this significant achievement. This provides Andrew with a fantastic opportunity to help launch into his future career. We wish Andrew every success in the future.

Other successes at the college include that of 2016 Year 12 Media students, Jaya Abela, Jacqueline Lake and Zachary Taylor who have been admitted into this year’s Top Designs 2016 to be held at Melbourne Museum. Top Designs showcases the very cream of VCE students’ work from across the state. Congratulations to these students whose media photographic sequence was chosen to be part of Top Designs 2016 – Seasons of Excellence. Their folio work will be on display at the Melbourne Museum exhibition from March to July 2017 amongst the work of other students who achieved excellence in Top Designs.

ABOVE: Congratulations to Dux Andrew Montalto who achieved a perfect score of 50 in Further Mathematics.

We also celebrate the success of Elias Anton, a standout actor in the title role of ‘Barracuda’, who made a striking television debut in the lead role as Danny Kelly. He has been described as a gifted actor, who, while completing his final year of VCE as a student of MacKillop’s Theatre & Media Studies has thrived so far in the Australian film and television industry. Recently Elias Anton has deservedly been nominated for a Logie Award in the category of ‘Best New Talent’. We wish Elias every success for his future accomplishments and look forward to seeing him on the big screen.

MacKillop College would like to congratulate Andrew Montalto, Jaya Abela, Jacqueline Lake, Zachary Taylor and Elias Anton and all of the 2016 graduating students for their outstanding achievements and we wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.

We invite you to visit MacKillop College during its Open Day on Monday 13 February between 2.00pm and 6.00pm with a final tour commencing at 5.15pm or simply call the College Registrar for further information.

Elias Anton made a striking television debut in the lead role as Danny Kelly in the title role of ‘Barracuda’.

ABOVE (left to right): Award winning work by Zachary Taylor, Jacqueline Lake and Jaya Abela who have all been admitted into this year’s Top Designs exhibition.

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BAYSIDE P-12 COLLEGE Students are encouraged to be confident and responsible learners.

BAYSIDE P-12 College has campuses in Williamstown, Newport and Altona North catering for students from Prep to Year 12.

Our culture is one of ambition and excellence in an inclusive and innovative learning environment. Students are encouraged to be confident and responsible learners.

Why our junior school?

Located at the Altona North Campus our junior school caters for students in Prep through to Year 6.

What makes Bayside Junior School different to the other primary schools in the area is the access our students have to specialist facilities and specialist teachers in the areas of Science, Technology, Performing Arts and Physical Education.

“I love Science because I get to work in a real science lab” Shan – Year 3 Students, parents and teachers often talk about the sheer joy of learning and teaching that takes place in our state of the art, technology rich, learning environments.

In our Junior School we: • take the time to get to know our children and in partnership with parents develop an understanding of their strengths and needs • place an emphasis on literacy and numeracy • expect our parents to be actively involved in their child’s learning • Offer a wonderful transition into middle school “The continuity of care for our children from prep through to the senior school has been wonderful” Laura parent of five students - Prep through to Year 10.

Why our Middle School?

Our middle school caters for students from Year 7 through to Year 9 All middle school students participate in the Voyager Program. This program focuses on: • explicitly teaching students how to learn • challenging our children to take responsibility for their own learning • providing opportunities for student leadership • fostering in each child the ability to question, research, analyse and apply knowledge so that they can contribute as responsible world citizens.

There are two middle schools at Bayside. One based at the Altona North Campus and the other at the Williamstown Campus.

The Bayside Middle School Program has been designed to: • Recognise and provide for the learning needs of middle school students • emphasise traditional academic studies • present a range of clear pathways into our senior campus (Paisley) and beyond “When I started in Year 7 I didn’t know anybody. That didn’t last long! I just love it here” Emily - Year 9 student

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We offer three middle school pathways: 1 Traditional Program – traditional academic studies that run in conjunction with the Voyager Program 2 Select Entry – the Academic Achievers Program is designed to meet the needs of highly capable students 3 Elite Tennis (Williamstown Campus) - Students undertake an academic program of approximately 31 hours per fortnight, and another 28 hours “on court” with an emphasis on coaching, technique, tactics and competition.

Why our Senior School?

Our Senior School has been completely rebuilt and caters for students in Year 10 through to Year 12 The staff at Paisley work with students and their families to prepare them for exciting futures beyond school. In support of this we: • focus on excellence and have high expectations of students no matter what they aspire to. “Our students graduate to become doctors, carpenters, lawyers and nurses” Milan - Campus Principal • offer VCE, VET and VCAL courses through a diverse and extensive range of curriculum offerings “from physics and philosophy through to the performing arts” Natalie -Teacher • provide the opportunity for students to fast track VCE studies in Year 10 • learn in state of the art learning environments • participate in a Pastoral Care Program that includes Year 11 and 12 Tutorials – designed to support students in their final two years of school, particularly in the area of study skills • have access to a dedicated careers pathways team who work with students and parents in preparing for life beyond school “My three children graduated from Bayside as confident young people excited about moving on to their life at university” Sharyn – former parent www.bayside.vic.edu.au

Bayside P-12 College Our college culture focuses on student learning within a strong pastoral care framework. We celebrate excellence and want our students to graduate as well rounded young women and men.

OPEN EVENING (All campuses) Wednesday 22nd March, 2017 4-7pm.

Prep to Year 9 Altona North Campus 9391-2511 Year 7 to Year 9 Williamstown Campus 9397-1377 Year 10 to 12 Paisley Senior Campus Newport 9391-6666

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You are welcome to visit us anytime!

HOPPERS CROSSING SECONDARY COLLEGE ‘Consistent Dedication to Learning Leads to Ongoing Success’

College Principal, Mr. Wayne Terrill, invites you to attend an information evening to find out more about the College and to take a tour of the facilities.

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oppers Crossing Secondary College is a single campus, co-educational College with an enrolment of approximately 1,400 students. Great emphasis is placed on developing innovative and challenging educational programs, which is achieved by maintaining a close working relationship with the College community.

Our students are TOMORROW’S LEADERS. The College offers a structured student leadership program including a Student Representative Council (SRC) and established High Resolves Program. Opportunities exist for involvement in programs such as Youth Parliament and the School for Student Leadership. College Captains are involved in key decision-making at the College as members of the College Council and represent the student body in these decisions. Global leadership is also encouraged: three international opportunities (China, Italy and North America) allow students to develop leadership skills on a global platform. These programs see our students lead others in an international context.

Our students are SUCCESSFUL. Over the past 10 years the College has demonstrated significant improvements in Year 12 VCE results with 2016 being recorded as the most impressive in 32 years, including a median study score of 29. The highest ATAR score achieved in 2016 was 97.85 with another student obtaining a perfect 50 study score in one subject. We take pride in offering students guided support throughout their chosen pathway of VCE, VCAL or VET studies and prepare students for University, TAFE or employment options. University Enhancement Studies are offered at the College and provide opportunities for students to incorporate tertiary studies within their VCE program. Over 80% of Year 12 students commencing tertiary studies in 2016 received their top tertiary preference.

Our students are DIGITAL LEARNERS. Information and Communications Technology is prioritized across the curriculum with the inclusion of interactive whiteboards or digital media projectors in every classroom. Students are welcome to utilize their preferred learning technology, supported by our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program. This is aimed to skill students to take their place as digital citizens.

Our students are PERFORMERS. A strong Performing Arts Program underpins a vast extra-curricular offering. Our students are active participants in the Wakakirri Secondary Schools Challenge, a national dance competition whereby students choreograph routines, design costumes and assemble stage sets. The College was awarded Victorian Story of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2016, in addition to a number of staging, performance and choreography accolades.

College Principal, Mr. Wayne Terrill, invites you to attend an information evening to find out more and take a tour of the College.

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2017 College Open Days Tuesday 7th March Sunday 7th May Visit website for further details

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AITKEN COLLEGE Being part of your child’s education has a significant influence on their learning

Respect, honesty and kindness are seen as important

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hoosing a school is one of the most important decisions you can make for your child. When parents value school education and are involved from the moment a child enters school until they graduate, an effective partnership is established between home and school. Participating in your child’s education shows that it is valued by you and teaches children to be interested in learning.

At Aitken College, academic endeavor is encouraged and acknowledged; creativity is nurtured; values such as respect, honesty and kindness are seen as important. We support children to aspire for improved knowledge and give them the information they need to direct and monitor their own progress.

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Development of children with an understanding of right and wrong is paramount and a sense of community and service are valued. We want to see our students happy and confident, making the most of the myriad of opportunities.

A measure of success for schools is young people achieving their goals and following career pathways that interest and stimulate them. At Aitken College, we are confident that our graduates are motivated and able to pursue their dreams.

Open Day Wednesday 8 March 10am to 12noon Early application is advised for Prep and Year 7 entry in 2018, 2019 and beyond as waiting lists apply. Limited places may currently be available at other year levels.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational Uniting Church independent school providing a quality education in a caring and supportive community, emphasising academic achievement, creativity, environmental responsibility and service. The College features Sports facilities, Chapel & Performing Arts centre, Science laboratories, Technology centre (including Product Design and Food Technology), Environment centre, Computer laboratories and farm area. Please contact the Registrar

on 9333 1866.

1010 Mickleham Road, Greenvale 3059 website: www.aitkencollege.edu.au

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email: admin@aitkencollege.edu.au

BUNDOORA SECONDARY COLLEGE School connectedness is a key focus at Bundoora Secondary College.

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tudents at Bundoora Secondary College are equipped to live and work in a 21st century environment. They develop the learning attributes, characteristics and competencies to enable them to succeed and thrive as global citizens in an innovative and constantly changing society. We believe all students, regardless of background, can learn.

Our students embody the core values of our school: Relationships; Rigour; Respect; Responsibility; Resilience.

School connectedness is a key focus at Bundoora Secondary College. Everyone in the school community ‘owns’ the culture and all are accountable to one another to maintain high expectations.

Positive relationships underpin our community and each student is known as an individual so learning experiences can be tailored to individual needs.

Curriculum The college curriculum has a strong academic focus that challenges students and emphasizes growth for all learners. Our recent

NAPLAN results show that students at Bundoora Secondary College demonstrate a higher level of growth than the state average.

Learning opportunities Personalised learning at Bundoora Secondary College provides a range of opportunities to equip our students with 21st century skills as they embark on their journeys of lifelong learning. With a common entry program at year 7, our years 8 to 12 program provides the opportunity for students to choose their pathway program from a range of areas. This process provides opportunity for students to follow their passions and accelerate their learning where appropriate. Our curriculum provision is supported through state-of-the-art learning spaces including newly developed Library and Science facilities.

We invite you to visit our vibrant school community at our Discovery Open Night on 26th April 2017. School tours are also available every Friday at 11am, no need to book. Alternately, please contact the office to arrange a time that suits you.

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BACCHUS MARSH GRAMMAR Commitment to the core development of numeracy and literacy skills.

AT BACCHUS Marsh Grammar we believe that one of the important features of a school is the range of choice that can be offered to senior students.

At Years 9 and 10 students are able to pursue a range of options to complement a commitment to the core development of numeracy and literacy skills. Some of the exciting new options available for students at Year 9 next year include: The Rise of the Machines - 3D Printing, Bioinformatics – Cloning our Future, Introduction to Permaculture and PhotoQuest.

The school treats Year 10 to 12 as a block for the purposes of curriculum. This means that students have considerable control and choice over the curriculum they choose at Year 10 and also the ability to undertake accelerated VCE studies with ease.

At Years 11 and 12 the school offers an extremely wide range of VCE, VET and VCAL options. It has made the conscious decision to specialise in the provision of the VCE and provide as many options within that framework as possible. This sees it offer over 40 different subjects at both Year 11 and 12. This variety gives students a real chance to tailor subject choices towards post school careers and pathways. The school believes that the VCE is a robust certificate ideal for entry to Australian Universities but equally well recognised overseas for those who may have aspirations to study outside of Australia.

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The size of the school’s VCE cohort also means that multiple classes of many subjects are available, removing many of the issues of timetabling clashes that can reduce choice in smaller schools and cohorts.

In 2017 Bacchus Marsh Grammar will have approximately 310 in the final two years of school. This size of senior community is almost ideal for providing the best mix of choice for students but also maintaining appropriate pastoral care and support for all students.

Our more academic students perform at the very highest levels, but the School is exceptionally proud of the way in which our ‘middle’ students achieve outcomes greater than that which they originally expected.

Our students overwhelmingly move into tertiary education on the completion of their secondary schooling, with over 90% being offered their first choice through VTAC. They are to be found in almost all Universities and TAFE Colleges in Victoria, and increasingly interstate and overseas, as well as in numerous private and more specialised tertiary providers.

Every year upon graduation, the lasting impressions left by the departing students is that they have had a great and varied time at school, have been taught well and supported well through their good and bad times, and now they move on with hope and confidence, as well as being in possession of the skills, knowledge and habits they will need as they move into a future of their own making.

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BRAYBROOK COLLEGE PERFECT !

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PRIDE IN ACHIEVEMENT Ƈ Strong academic reputation Ƈ Excellent VCE results including VET & VCAL Ƈ High Achievers’ Program Ƈ Instrumental Music Program Ƈ Strong discipline and student support Ƈ Year 7-12 EAL Program Ƈ Compulsory uniform Ƈ Extensive Sports/Camps Program Ƈ 6((. Advanced classes

TWILIGHT EXPO Wednesday 15th March, 2017 5.00pm - 7.00pm Tour of College facilities and classroom demonstrations Opportunity to meet key personnel

YEAR 7 SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are presented in the 4 areas of: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT MUSIC / PERFORMING ARTS / CREATIVE ARTS LEADERSHIP SPORT Applications close end of Term 2, 2017

ADVANCED PROGRAM - SEEK (Select Entry for Enrichment and Knowledge)

YEAR 7 CLASS - 2018 Applications close early Term 2, 2017 ACER administered test will be held at Braybrook College For further information contact: Ms Susan Campbell

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VCE SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are awarded for Academic Excellence to students entering Year 11.

Applications close early Term 4

COLLEGE TOURS WELCOME Please contact the college for tour dates Address: Phone: FAX: Email: Web:

352 Ballarat Road, BRAYBROOK 3019 9312 2900 9311 7668 braybrook.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au www.braybrooksc.vic.edu.au

ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES WELCOME

CAROLINE CHISHOLM CATHOLIC COLLEGE Leaders in learning excellence

We offer more than 50 VCE subjects and our students’ ATAR scores are improving year after year.

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aroline Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational secondary college in Melbourne’s inner-west, dedicated to learning excellence in an engaged, faith-filled and supportive environment.

We believe every student has talents and offer them every chance to succeed – whether academically with science and mathematics, artistically with music and drama, hands on in the trade training centre or in out-of-classroom areas such as sport and social justice.

The all-girls and all-boys junior campuses cover Years 7 to 9, whilst the senior coeducational campus from Years 10 to 12 offers VCE, VET and VCAL programs.

We offer more than 50 VCE subjects; our students’ ATAR scores are improving year after year and we’re particularly strong in mathematics and sciences. Over 90 per cent of our Year 12 students go on to tertiary education after graduation.

There are also a number of extension programs including: international exchange with schools in Japan and Italy; Aspire, an accelerated educational and enrichment program for students in Years 7 to 9; and a partnership with Australian Catholic University enabling Year 12 students to study tertiary subjects at the College.

Outside the classroom, students are involved in a range of extra-curricular activities to pursue their personal interests and talents: musicals and performing arts events, debating, sports, volunteering, book clubs, student leadership positions and more.

The junior music program includes tuition in keyboard and acoustic guitar. We also offer the option of extra tuition in woodwind, brass, stringed and percussion instruments, as well as keyboard and voice at all year levels (fees apply).

The College is committed to continually improving our facilities - recently upgrading our science laboratories, and currently revitalising the arts precinct. Other modern facilities include an indoor swimming pool, auditorium, libraries, sports fields, trade training centre and wholly-owned outdoor education campus.

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is an inclusive multicultural community where each student is known, valued and encouraged to be the best they are called to be.

To arrange a tour, email registrar@cccc.vic.edu.au or call 9296 5311. For more information, visit www.cccc.vic.edu.au

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We support and prepare students to be the best they are called to be.

65 & 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 03 9296 5311

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CBC ST KILDA Cultivating boys’ character.

At CBC we quickly get to know your son . . .

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t CBC we quickly get to know your son, ensuring he is a valued and well educated individual. Every student is known. As a small school with diverse programs he will neither be lost nor lacking stimulation.

Educating boys since 1878, CBC St Kilda has a rich history of success and achievement.

Our philosophies are based on the teachings of Edmund Rice who believed that effective learning takes place when students are nurtured and cared for and have a strong sense of purpose.

Regular contact and reporting on each student’s participation and progress in all academic, sporting, cultural and pastoral pursuits means parents can be assured we are endeavouring to educate each boy academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

CBC has an acclaimed Transition program and our four 75 minute daily lessons accommodate all ability levels, allowing sufficient time to consolidate learning, whilst scaffolding those who need support. We combine traditional and contemporary approaches across the curriculum. Our Year 9 Campus and Program allows the boys to complement their traditional studies with a variety of skills – gardening, cooking, community service and multi-media. From that Campus the boys can walk to the Westbury Street main Campus, thus maintaining their link to the wider school community. Both Campuses are located close to numerous public transport options and are only minutes by train from Flinders Street station.

The Main Campus and Year 9 Campus are both wireless sites and allocated iPads or Notebooks facilitate student learning. Valued partnerships enable us to offer VCE, VET and VCAL studies. CBC shares a range of senior classes with our adjacent sister school, Presentation College Windsor (PCW Melbourne), thus expanding the range of VCE subject choices on offer. Our VCAL students are exposed to many different certificates which become useful additions to their Curriculum Vitae, with an eye to future employment.

The College has a range of international partnerships, giving students the opportunity to visit schools in Italy, Japan and India. At CBC we take pride in our ability to challenge and nurture students in ways that bring about their intellectual and emotional growth, in order to be the best equipped, most valued and creative contributors they can be in an ever-changing world.

“Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education.”

COMMITMENT | FEARLESS | IMPARTIAL | ADVENTUROUS | CONSCIENTIOUS | HOPING | AFFABLE | CONSIDERATE

AMIABLE | FRIENDLY | BELONGING | INDEPENDENT | INTELLIGENT | LOYAL | INDUSTRIOUS | DECISIVE | PERSEVERING | GENTLE

CURIOUS | INTREPID | DILIGENT | SERVING | JOVIAL | CREATIVE | DISCREET | BRAVE

COOPERATIVE | DETERMINED | TENACIOUS | COURAGEOUS

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Open Day Sunday 5th March 2017, 12:00pm – 3:00pm (in conjunction with PWC Melbourne, our adjacent sister school’s Open Day)

Main Campus: 11 Westbury Street, St Kilda East, 3183 Contact us for more information about our Open Day or monthly Talk and Tours

A CBC Education goes beyond the academic. At CBC St Kilda we take pride in our ability to challenge and nurture students in ways that bring about their intellectual and emotional growth so they are equipped to be valued and creative contributors in an ever changing world.

Academic & General Excellence Scholarships available for 2017 . Tours available throughout the year

www.cbcstkilda.com – 9529 6611

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To Strive, To Seek, To Excel Charles La Trobe College is located next to La Trobe University in the northern suburb of Macleod West. At Charles La Trobe College, we believe every student should learn to their full potential: to achieve and to be their best.

Personalised Learning The college focuses on ‘personalised learning’, that is, building educational programs that suit the interests, needs and abilities of individual students to assist them to reach their personal best.

Year 7 Scholarships Scholarships are offered to students entering Year 7 who display academic excellence. Applications must be submitted in August. Interviews take place mid-September. Scholarship applications can be obtained from the college or via our website.

Year 7 – Transition Camp To help students make a successful transition to secondary schooling, Charles La Trobe College takes its Year 7 students on a 3-day camp to Airey’s Inlet at the start of the year. The camp is designed to promote relationship building amongst Year 7 students and with their teachers.

Student Leadership Program Student leaders across the college are formally trained to lead their peers and the community by raising funds, social awareness and organise extra curricular school events. Students from all year levels are provided with leadership opportunities. eLearning The use of digital technologies for learning supports Charles La Trobe College to provide quality learning opportunities. We offer an affordable 1:1 computer program for Year 7 - 12 students.

La Trobe University Students at our college excel by embracing opportunities provided through our official partnership with La Trobe University. Students have access to after school university tutors and participate in university programs to excel their learning.

The La Trobe University Confucius Institute offers enrichment activities for students learning Chinese Mandarin.

Quantum Victoria Quantum Victoria is a specialist Science and Maths centre that is an integral part of Charles La Trobe College delivering programs in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Our Year 7 students participate in a 4-day program, ‘The Need for Speed’, which feeds into the ‘F1 in Schools’ national competition.

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Year 7 2018 Parent Information Night We invite prospective students and their families to see our College in action

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Copperfield College is a multi-campus school, with junior campuses at Kings Park and Sydenham, as well as a VCE/VCAL campus at Delahey. We are ‘one family: three homes.’

The College ethos consists of three parts: “we achieve when we are respectful, responsible and we value relationships.” This ethos underpins our structures and processes and governs our interactions with students, staff, families and the community.

While we are proud of the strong relationships we develop with our students, we are equally proud of our students’ academic progress and achievements. In fact our NAPLAN results between year 7 and 9 show improvement above the national and state averages. Our VCE results have been trending upwards for the last six years.

The Junior Campuses are based on small teams for Years 7 - 8 and Years 9 - 10. This enables teachers to meet the learning needs of each student and promotes strong relationships and connection to the school.

The team structure continues at the Delahey Senior Campus, however it is more of an adult learning environment where our students thrive and are supported to become confident and independent; ready to take their places in the world.

LEARN ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM At Copperfield College, we offer our students an exciting range of opportunities to enhance and enrich their education, develop leadership qualities and help them discover their potential.

These include: 1 Scholarships in Academic Excellence, Leadership and Performing Arts 1 Student and Environmental Leadership 1 Sport 1 Performing Arts 1 Relationships with international schools and opportunities to travel 1 Camps 1 Rewarding Pathways with dedicated careers advisors at each campus 1 Wellbeing and Transition programs 1 Literacy intervention and extension programs 1 Numeracy support 1 Wide range of subjects available at Victoria’s first dedicated VCE campus 1 Community based Yr 9 program: Challenge Day 1 Hands on Learning (HOL): project based engagement program

For more information or tocontact arrangeour a school tour, please contact Community For more information, Transition Leader, Libbyour Derks on 9361Engagement 3865 Leader, Thaoher Pham on 9365 4164 or email her at pham.thao.t@edumail.vic.gov.au or email at derks.elizabeth.m@edumail.vic.gov.au KingsPark ParkCampus Campus(Yr (Yr7-10) 7-10) Kings KambaldaCircuit CircuitKings KingsPark Park Kambalda

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SECONDARY COLLEGE Raising the Bar

safe, harmonious community which promotes “learning

4. A comprehensive physical education and sport program

for life” – an initiative that centres on the “whole”

5. An active leadership program

learner. The college focuses on developing students’

In the last few years the college has focused on building upon its reputation of academic excellence.

The college has received recognition for its improving V.C.E. results as well as new and innovative programs with the emphasis solidly on academic success. This approach is already paying dividends with the college being recognised for the increased number of students gaining university entry and the increasing number of academic awards and scholarships won by students.

The ACE High Achiever’s Program ensures that gifted and talented students access challenging curriculum and have the opportunity to be accelerated to undertake a more extensive VCE program.

EPPING Secondary College provides a supportive,

academic, social and emotional wellbeing by developing a wide range of skills in all areas including goal setting, building confidence, developing organisational skills, understanding citizenship and exploring career options.

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individuality and develops students’ self esteem, confidence and social competence. The learning environment is challenging, engaging and relevant. It is based on the expectation that everyone will perform to the best of their ability and will strive for excellence.

Our positive learning culture is made up of five main elements: 1. An engaging and challenging curriculum 2. Extensive use of new technologies 3. A dynamic visual and performing arts program

Epping Secondary College provides an environment which is well resourced and digitally networked. It features a strong pedagogical direction, dynamic curriculum as well as comprehensive leadership and enrichment programs

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More than an education : Learning for Life.

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Celebrating the Past... ...by Forming the Future

The Middle and Senior Schools’ Science Centre, and Materials and Technology Centre are the most recent developments. g “These buildings are two important stages in the College growing through to a large, 1000-plus student College,” Principal Simon Hughes said.

“Both are critical specialist areas for our students in middle and senior classes.

“Now we’ve got state-of-the-art science laboratories, woodwork and metalwork facilities, along with amenities for robotic and design capabilities.”

Good News invites you to become a part of this family community and to visit the College. Tours of the facilities am and learning areas are currently being conducted at 10.00am each Monday.

For further information or to obtain a prospectus or enrolment pack, please feel free to contact the College on 03 8742 9000; W: goodnews.vic.edu.au – 580 Tarneit Rd, Tarneit, Vic 3029; E: frontdesk@goodnews.vic.edu.au

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Good News Lutheran College is a Christ-centred learning ng environment in which teachers, students and families are nurtured to grow in their gifts and abilities.

Celebrating our 20th birthday this year, the College has developed rapidly to encompass Prep. to Year 12, with the initial graduating cohort completing their studies in 2016.

Already on site, we have specialist rooms such as Food Technology and an indoor gymnasium, together with newly built facilities for Science, Art, Design and Manual Construction, including Woodwork and Metalwork.

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GREENSBOROUGH COLLEGE Successful futures

We foster exemplary values of trust, tolerance and respect for self and others.

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reensborough College is committed to the development of its students into well educated, responsible young adults.

At Greensborough College we provide both girls and boys with substantial educational opportunities.

Extensive resources allow us to provide the academic focus of a secondary school together with opportunities for students to select from a broad range of curriculum options.

Our programs encourage the highest standard of academic achievement in every activity undertaken by our students.

A stimulating blend of academic, cultural and sporting activities equips our students with the essential skills and breadth of outlook to flourish as successful citizens in a rapidly changing global community.

Our program offerings include High Achievers acceleration and enrichment program commencing in Year 7.

The friendly and supportive atmosphere is underpinned by a strong code of conduct, a compulsory uniform policy, firm structure and high expectations. We foster exemplary values of trust, resilience and respect for self and others.

We challenge and encourage each student to discover and build upon their strengths so they may enjoy a positive education and maximise their beyond school educational and career opportunities.

Our Year 9 and 10 elective program focuses on helping our students develop into creative and complex thinkers well prepared to take on the more self-directed learning of VCE years.

Academic rigour and a strong work ethic are central to life in Senior School, with a cooperative team culture supporting each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest for success.

The mature atmosphere of our Senior School encourages students to achieve their best and our results are outstanding.

We offer both VCE and VCAL programs, ensuring our students are able to follow their chosen path.

At Greensborough College success comes in many forms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; university entry, vocational studies at TAFE, apprenticeships, employment and personal growth. We are proud of our students at Greensborough College.

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ROWVILLE SC BASKETBALL ACADEMY The Rowville Sports Academy works closely with Basketball Victoria.

The College’s head basketball coach Dean Kinsman boasts a wealth of experience ...

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he highly-renowned Rowville Sports Academy – one of four education programs at Rowville Secondary College – is home to eight sports offering elite opportunities.

The Rowville Sports Academy’s basketball program, one of the foundation sports since the Academy’s introduction in 2008, develops not only the athlete but the person, as students embark on their secondary school journey.

The College’s head basketball coach Dean Kinsman boasts a wealth of experience, including the Australian Institute of Sport, state team coaching and development, and national elite coaching with the Australian Boomers, Opals and Gems.

Kinsman believes the Academy’s program goes well beyond basketball.

“It’s about really connecting with the kids in getting them to understand not just what the program is about, but how to grow up, how to mature and how to commit to all facets - schooling, the school itself and to the (basketball) program,” Kinsman said.

“I think we do an outstanding job of making that connection.

“The coaches here are really well qualified and are good connectors and teachers - not only of the game but life skills. We really stand out in that regard.”

In keeping with development, the Academy prides itself on its values which reflects in the camaraderie of the students, according to Kinsman.

“They look after each other, they stuck up for each other. They’re really good on and off the court which I’m really proud of - we turn out good people here,” he said.

A typical week in the RSA basketball program is broken up across a number of key attributes. “(We have) a couple of lessons a week with exercise-physiology - learning how to control your body and build your body - a really important aspect,” Kinsman said.

“Shooting on Fridays, so they’re ready for their VJBL games on Friday nights, (and) technical shooting and a lot of refinement of their shot.

“Team training is broken up a lot - it’s not just team practice. It’s a lot of break-down into their positional play.

“We work on the philosophy of their fundamental skills - the more they improve on that, the more they’re going to be able to do in a game (and) the more fun they’re going to have.”

And according to Kinsman, the proof is in the enjoyment of the students.

“The kids are up and about and into it - they absolutely love it. It’s a fun place to be.”

The Rowville Sports Academy works closely with Basketball Victoria, as well as hosting a number of local clubs in the Rowville Sports Precinct, including the Keysborough Cougars.

“We’ve got a lot of affiliations with our community and a lot of kids come from communitybased representative programs - and that’s an ever-growing situation,” Kinsman said.

“We’re really proud of that. We rely on our community areas to have good relationships with, so students can come here.”

Elite pathways are common-place at the RSA basketball program, with Kinsman seeing many of his basketballers over the years make the transition into elite programs.

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“A number of our kids are identified for high-performance programs and national programs,” Kinsman said.

“We’ve got kids in state teams, have progressed through to division one, and five girls in NCAA division one schools now which is huge.

“In the last three years, we’ve had 34 athletes progress through to NCAA division one and two - it’s really outstanding.”

Innovative thinking has also seen Kinsman implement a ‘transition’ program in the last three years.

“I put in a transition program in place three years ago for our athletes who

are going to leave us at the end of year 12 and potentially want to go on to college, WNBL, SEABL programs - there was a need to give them some additional work,” Kinsman said.

“Especially if a kid’s going to college - if they graduate in November, they don’t go to college until August the next year - I put a 26-week program in place for them.”

Based at the Rowville Sports Precinct, the facilities are second-to-none. With commercial gym RISE Health onsite, the basketball program offers the utmost of elite opportunities.

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Health, we’re a one-stop everything,” Kinsman said.

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“Our school is so unique, probably more unique than any school in Australia - by having physios on site, Monday to Friday and the conditioning centre here.”

But among the elite opportunities is the bigger picture of the journey of development and progression, which Kinsman believes is the most important.

“It’s about the whole journey, and Rowville is truly based around longterm progression and development.”

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY SECONDARY COLLEGE Our vision is future focused and empowering.

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ictoria University Secondary College is a co-educational state Year 7-12 college with three campuses: a Junior Campus at Deer Park, a Senior Campus at St Albans and a Trade Training Centre at Cairnlea. Our vision inspires students to ‘Create the Future’ and we pride ourselves on offering a high quality education that provides for all students’ interests and abilities. Our college values ‘Aspire to Achieve’, ‘Strengthen the Community’ and ‘Respect Ourselves and Others’ support and guide all we do at VUSC.

Our vision is future focused and empowering. We aim to encourage visionary thinking; to enable members of our learning community to adapt to an ever changing world and prepare for global challenges; to be adaptive and flexible in their thinking and to have the skills to engage with current and emerging technologies.

We empower students to develop control over their own thinking and actions, develop the self-belief and confidence to persevere with learning challenges and tasks and to take initiative and act.

Making connections, critical thinking and learning collaboratively are recognised at VUSC as important to the development of a learning community.

At VUSC we encourage students to set aspirational goals for themselves and to work hard to achieve those goals. We value our community - at school and more broadly. Students are expected to contribute to making the community better in whatever way they can and often run fundraising events for local charities. To help them develop a global understanding, we have introduced an international education focus through creating connections with China, including a sister school relationship. Students have travelled to China each year for the last four years, as part of the Victorian Young Leaders to China program. We will participate in this program again in 2017, giving another group of Year 9 students the opportunity to study in China.

The college is intensely proud of our Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) specialist classes and school wide program, which prepares students for VCE, tertiary education and the workforce. AVID focuses on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organisation and Reading. Our partnerships with Beacon, Victoria University and the Australian Business and Community Network continue to expand, offering increasing opportunities for students including gaining scholarships, being mentored by professionals, touring a wide variety of businesses and learning about many careers first hand. Our partnership with Victoria University includes the Early University Program, which enables AVID students in Year 11 to complete a tertiary unit of work at VU and enables Year 12 students to commence their university degree.

In December last year we congratulated several Year 12 students who achieved excellent ATAR scores, including the Dux for 2016

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- Kyle Sexton with a score of 94.3, as well as Emily Cassar, Shone Pathuparavil, Miguel Saylon, Chandu Senevirathna and Vi Ly. It is pleasing to see that on average 97% our students received an offer at either university or TAFE. Our top scorers have studied Health Science at Monash University, Science at La Trobe University, Arts and Science at the University of Melbourne, Accounting /Business at RMIT, Science at Deakin University, Engineering, Nursing, Law/ Justice, Youth Work, IT, Building and Education.

Our vibrant Music and Performing Arts program, hugely successful Sports Academy and engaging School Leadership programs add to the many opportunities available at VUSC. Our instrumental music program and range of bands support talented musicians and singers, with various performances and theatre productions during the year. Our interschool sports program is comprehensive and our Rugby Academy has seen enormous success in Victoria, interstate and overseas with many championship wins and individuals selected for professional teams. Our unique and engaging TEAM 9 program combines personal development and hands-on learning experiences for our Year 9 students, developing resilience, social skills, teamwork and leadership opportunities.

In addition, our Positive Behaviour Support program creates a positive school climate, a culture of student competence and an open, responsive management system for all school community members. It includes evidence based practices and organisational systems for establishing safe, purposeful and inclusive school and classroom learning environments while providing the individual behaviour and learning supports needed to achieve academic and social success for all students.

We invite you to join our exciting community at Victoria University Secondary College. We undertake to give our utmost to provide our students with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their goals. In return we expect students to work hard, to do their best, to give something back to the community and most of all to enjoy their educational experiences.

Parents and prospective students are warmly invited to come to our Open House on Monday 6th March 2017 to see the College in action and obtain enrolment information.

Genevieve Simson Principal

Victoria University Secondary College

Monday 6th March 2017 Morning Campus Tours

6:00pm Welcome and Information 6:15pm Presentation by College Principal

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MARIAN COLLEGE Pursuing excellence and innovation in a supportive Catholic environment.

We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging.

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arian College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated within an environment that allows and encourages each person to develop fully as an individual, and as a community member. We educate 750 girls in a safe and secure environment; each girl knowing she will be cared for and supported, through our strong pastoral wellbeing structures.

We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values and engenders the principles of inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness.

We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging. Curriculum is constantly renewed so that courses of study reflect the needs of our students. A wide range of options is available for students in the senior years, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs. Strong academic results reflect the high expectations the College holds for students in their learning.

We value, encourage and recognise the diversity of many cultures and religions within the school, as both a reflection of the wider community and as a means of understanding the broader world.

Entering secondary school is an exciting stage of life and this transition is a period of adjustment for the individual student and their family. At Marian, we have a team of teachers working to ensure that each family experiences a deep sense of belonging.

Marian College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pursuing excellence and innovation in a supportive Catholic environment to create positive futures for all students 2017 OPEN MORNING TOURS for Marian College 2017 Open Morning tours: Tuesday at 9:00am 7th February, 7th March, 2nd May, 6th June, 1st August, 5th September and 5th December. *Note: dates may be subject to change Contact our College receptionist on 9363 1711 to book a school tour or to request an enrolment prospectus package.

Marian College Address: 196 Glengala Rd. Sunshine West Website: www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au

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MARIAN COLLEGE 196 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020 Phone: 9363 1711 www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au

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MARYMEDE CATHOLIC COLLEGE ‘A Complete Education’

An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment.

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arymede Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational, Prep to Year 12 Archdiocesan school located in the northern suburb of South Morang.

Founded in 2006 our College has been providing outstanding opportunities for our students, ensuring that we cater for the diverse educational, physical, social and spiritual needs of each young person in our care.

Marymede Catholic College is a young and vibrant school with outstanding facilities and vast opportunities. As a Prep to Year 12 College we are in a unique position to provide your son or daughter with a COMPLETE education. An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment. An education that incorporates the latest technology, delivered by teachers who truly care about student learning and an education that stimulates and actively encourages excellence.

Our College places a strong, dual emphasis on personal endeavour and pastoral care, which guides our graduates towards responsible, mature adulthood. As a College we aspire, in the way of Mary, to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others.

Coupled with outstanding College facilities, Marymede’s most tangible strength is its strong community. Our teaching and support staff are committed to working together with each individual student through all stages of their academic journey as they work to discover new pathways and aspire to achieve excellence. Additionally, our Parents’ and Friends Committee provide ongoing support to our College.

At Marymede Catholic College, we believe that we can only seek to get the best from our students by working together in an open and co-operative partnership with parents.

However, undoubtedly the most important feature of Marymede is its students - our young men and women seeking to make a difference in the world and who enter adulthood with confidence, self-esteem and the knowledge to successfully tackle life’s challenges.

At a time when educational choices are becoming increasingly important, we welcome your enquiry and invite you to visit us and experience our College first hand. Monthly tours are conducted on a regular basis. For tour dates or more information please contact our College Registrar or alternatively, visit our website at www.marymede. vic.edu.au.

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GROSSEK’S VIEW More than we can measure

In the context of all factors that contribute to a child’s learning capacity, it might be wise to consider the possibility that the influence of the school is less than we’d like to think, yet more than we can measure.

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ong days and lazy evenings – the essence of summer holidays, provide those of us fortunate enough to be on vacation with opportunities to indulge ourselves without the necessity of haste. Catching up with family and friends or reading that book you’ve been promising yourself to do for so long that you can’t remember when you bought it or whether it was in fact a gift from someone you’ve been promising to call – now’s the time! Work seems so far away, strangely so given it’s been but a week since you were last immersed in all its time-consuming demands.

It takes a while to kick in but when it does, the chance to spend some time with yourself, lost in your thoughts and not having to extricate yourself from them too swiftly; the nourishment is truly fulfilling. Fortune favoured me this summer vacation in that regard – catching up with friends, reading books for pleasure and vanishing into the depths of my own mind, unhurriedly.

Nonetheless, deadlines still beckon and a career spent in education ensures a subliminal focus, at the least, bubbles along in the direction of teaching and learning.

Test of Character: Confessions of Cricket Legends by Jeremy Wilshire is a fine read for all lovers of cricket and the back stories of the legendary characters.

It arrived amidst my Christmas gifts and I was soon immersed in its pages. In his thought-provoking Foreword to the book, Sir Peter Cosgrove, GovernorGeneral of Australia and self-confessed cricket tragic, puts his spin on the game of cricket, and a powerful spin it is: “As all cricketers can tell you – from the backyard heroes to the champions of the Test arena – statistics only tell part of the story. Stoic fifth-day occupation of the crease to force a draw can be far more valuable than a breezy 50 when there is little on the line. And a partnership-breaking wicket against a pair of established batsmen can be the equal of a bagful on a first-day green top. This is why cricket is truly a test of character. It is more than averages and strike rates; it’s about a shared spirit of competition and camaraderie, and it’s about embracing the game, its laws and its traditions. Above all, cricket is so special because it brings people and nations together.”

Some days later dear friends from Shanghai called in, albeit all too briefly as seems the way with those whose company we truly enjoy. Their daughter is about to start school and I was more than mildly surprised when they revealed that her education would be costly. Not the local Shanghai school system for them they said. I was puzzled – after all, don’t Shanghai students do well in the international testing programs? That didn’t matter to them; they were saving up to send their daughter to one of the international schools. Their reasoning was as powerful as it was simple. In their minds, the Shanghai education system churned out students who could do extremely well on tests of knowledge but didn’t cut the mustard on creativity, innovative thinking and flexibility. They added that they were not alone in their thinking and it was for this reason that many parents of children in China valued our education system.

It’s an interesting behaviour – yearning for that which we do not have, or to draw on an old cliché, ‘believing the grass to be greener on the other

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side of the fence.’ Distinguished international educator, Professor Yong Zhao, one of the foremost experts on international comparisons in education, has written widely on the value of international tests and for that matter any standardised test, for improving children’s education.

In his acclaimed book, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon: Why China has the Best (and Worst) Education System in the World, Yong Zhao, who was born and educated in China, but has worked in American universities for some years now, argues passionately against placing too much emphasis on the value of these international tests. Most importantly, he argues that: “I have also raised questions on many occasions about copying policies and practices from other systems. It is not to say that we cannot learn from others. But education is both deeply rooted in and an integral part of culture, hence they mutually enhance and perpetuate. Different cultures impose different values and expectations on education.

Different cultures also support and suppress different educational practices. Unless one is ready and able to redefine one’s culture and society, copying isolated educational policies rarely work.”

Henry Grossek hosts Viewpoints on Casey Radio 97.7FM on Fridays between 9.00am and 11.00am

Hmmm! No-where in the exhortations of our politicians and decision-makers for our students to emulate the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) results of those students in other countries, most notably the high performing Asian countries, is this cautionary advice acknowledged. That it comes from one of the most highly respected academics in international education comparisons, sadly, seems to matter not.

Now, alone with my thoughts, and the 2017 school year ebbing ever closer, I can’t help but wonder and reflect on the reasons why I wrote the quote below, several years ago.

“In the context of all factors that contribute to a child’s learning capacity, it might be wise to consider the possibility that the influence of the school is less than we’d like to think, yet more than we can measure.”

Henry Grossek, Berwick Lodge Primary School principal hosts Viewpoints on Casey Radio 97.7FM on Fridays between 9.00am and 11.00am www.caseyradio.com.au

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Mill Park Secondary College warmly invites the community to join us

SHOWCASE EVENING Monday 6 March, 2017 Middle Years Campus Principal’s welcome to be at 5pm and 6.45pm followed by school tours.

Experience what makes Mill Park Secondary College special and learn about our programs and successes Extensive curriculum from Year 7–12 Wide range of VCE, VET and VCAL subjects Strong pastoral care program SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) Program Safe learning environment Excellent specialist classroom facilities Extensive range of extra curricular activities Accelerated Programs in STEM and English If you are unable to attend our Showcase Evening, please contact the office on 9407 9700 to arrange a convenient tour of our college.

Create your future Middle Years Campus Moorhead Drive, Mill Park Tel +613 9407 9700

Senior Years Campus Civic Drive, Epping Tel +613 (03) 9409 8222

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MOUNT ALEXANDER COLLEGE

At Mount Alexander College, we empower students with their learning

MAC leads a student centred public education revolution

Mount Alexander College is at the beginning of a 21st century student-led educational revolution. Principal, Mr Wayne Haworth, has been joined by Assistant Principal, Ms Preeti Maharaj, to lead change in the way education is presented to students, to create authentic student empowerment. Together, Wayne and Preeti share a vision of a student led college. “At Mount Alexander College, we empower students with their learning,” Wayne says. Our curriculum options are wider and more varied, creating enhanced learning opportunities. Traditional year levels have been removed allowing students to undertake subjects beyond their usual year level, but at their learning level. We have removed the glass ceiling that exists with a traditional

Student empowered learning- where students play an active role in learning rather than learning being ‘done’ to students.

Students select subjects based on their passion and need, rather than grouping students simply based on age.

Over 100 subject choices- enabling students to tailor make an individual program with a strong ICT focus.

A strong House and Mentoring Program to enhance Student Wellbeing.

Extensive Student Leadership to enable an authentic student voice and empowerment.

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curriculum structure. Students deserve to be challenged in not only the curriculum but also in other ways.

We want to build confidence and leadership capacity in young people. By putting students at the centre of their learning, we are preparing them for the challenges of the 21st Century.”

The College caters for a wide variety of young people from over 25 nationalities within a safe and harmonious learning environment. The new vertical structure ensures that academically gifted and talented students are accelerated and supported. The College is a member of the Safe Schools Coalition, Inner Melbourne VET cluster, MVLLEN and a finalist in SRC of the year in 2016 for our work in encouraging active student voice in a school. We have a strong and supportive VCE tutoring and support program for students led by tutors from Ormond College from the University of Melbourne.

We are building on strong traditions with a new outlook that involves Mount Alexander College becoming the local secondary school of choice.

To book a tour contact the college directly on 03 9376 1622

Extensive Creative, Performing Arts, Music and Instrumental Music program.

An exemplary Science Program that is well known across the local area.

A new experienced Leadership Team and dynamic highly professional teaching staff that are committed to inspiring young people to be their best.

Many traditional approaches to schooling are based on 19th Century needs. Our students deserve better.

We need to prepare our students for the 21st Century and this needs a new approach.

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ount Alexander College is a boutique 7-12 secondary school in Flemington. The college has recently undergone a rejuvenation involving the local community. To improve teaching and learning we have adopted a whole school approach to engage students, The focus is on students becoming independent learners in preparation for life beyond secondary college.

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Northcote High School A leading Government Coeducational Secondary School, Years 7-12 Established in 1926, Northcote High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the northern suburban area of Melbourne. The school has a strong tradition of excellence in academic study, music, sporting achievement and citizenship. The school also has a fine reputation for the care, support and opportunities it provides to each student. A very broad range of VCE subjects is offered at Years 11 and 12 in addition to access to VET and VCAL.

program and co-curricular programs are also features of the school. Other programs include annual drama, arts and media productions, the High Resolves Program for Years 9 and 10, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and inter-school debating. In 2017 overseas trips are being planned to Italy, New Caledonia and the USA. 40 senior music students and teachers will spearhead our fourth music tour through China in March, 2017.

The school is committed to the principle that all students be given the opportunity to participate and to develop to the best of their abilities. The school seeks to foster amongst its students an ongoing commitment to, and lifelong interest in learning. The school curriculum is designed to provide a solid grounding in all of the Key Learning Areas. Extensive use of learning technologies is made to enhance high quality teaching and learning.

The school has a horizontal grouping structure, with each class under the care of a pastoral care teacher and two Year Level Coordinators, plus a Head of School. A strong welfare support team and clearly defined discipline and welfare structures help promote a healthy and tolerant school environment.

A specialist program for high achieving students is offered at Years 7-9. The large music program, the sporting

Parents interested in enrolment are strongly encouraged to visit the school. The school has an enrolment ceiling, and waiting lists exist at all year levels.

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SEAL PROGRAM SELECT ENTRY ACCELERATED LEARNING ENTRY AT YEAR 7 IN 2018 If your child is a high achiever, gifted learner or talented academic, the St Albans Secondary College SEAL Program will maximise their learning potential across all curriculum areas from Year 7 through to Year 12.

The SEAL Program recognises outstanding students by providing them with opportunities to: • Accelerate and enrich their academic studies • To develop their leadership skills and creative talents For further information on the SEAL Program, contact the Program Coordinator, Ms Amy Lee at lee.amy.a@edumail.vic.gov.au or visit our College website at www.stalbanssc.vic.edu.au 2018 SEAL Program Applications close Friday 14th April 2017

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ROSEHILL SECONDARY COLLEGE

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osehill Secondary College is a single campus coed 7 to 12 college built on the border of Essendon West and Niddrie. It is located on a large, attractive site elevated above Steele Creek, with views over the Maribyrnong River Valley. Rosehill has a continuing agenda of refurbishment of facilities, with a focus on the creation of vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

The school is a single campus with students from Years 7 to 12. The current enrolment is 1160 students; females comprise 49% of the population providing an almost equal gender balance.

Rosehill has a supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and emotional intelligence, relationships and positive behaviours. The core business of Rosehill is student learning and the improvement of student achievement. The College, through a relentless focus on teacher instructional practice, achieves excellent VCE results. At Rosehill we are aware of the need to challenge our students, cater for individual learning styles and celebrate achievement. A culture of learning, thinking

The core business of Rosehill is student learning and the improvement of student achievement.

and collaboration is important. Effort and the need for our learners to develop independence and motivation are of the utmost concern.

The Curriculum structure is based on a Junior School (7-9) and Senior School (10-12). All students in Years 7-9 study the core subjects of Mathematics, Science and English and can choose three elective subjects each semester across the Key Learning Areas. Moreover, at Years 7 and 8 there are two periods each week of Literacy Enhancement and Numeracy Enhancement for six months at each year level. Year 10 students undertake core subjects in English and Mathematics (differentiated groupings) and can select four subjects each semester across the other Key Learning Areas. The Year 10 level is designed as an introductory year to VCE and allows for students to select VCE subjects at Year 10 to enhance their learning. A Selective Talent Enrichment Program (STEP) is offered from Years 7 to 10, and senior students may participate in The University of Melbourne Mathematics Extension Program.

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CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE NORTH KEILOR Educating in Faith … Education for Life.

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hese are the words that will ring out as students, their parents and visitors are welcomed to Catholic Regional College North Keilor.

Catholic Regional College is a Year 7 to 10 co-educational College underpinned by our core values of Faith, Resilience, Compassion and Respect. The College offers a diverse curriculum and extra-curricular activities, yet is small enough for students to be known individually by the staff. We have a strong student wellbeing focus and work in partnership with parents and students to provide a safe and connected community, based on well established preventative student wellbeing policies and strategies. There are many opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership skills.

These include at Year 10 with College Captains, Social Justice Captains, Arts Captains, Sports Captains, Peer Support Leader positions as well as SRC members representing all other year levels.

The College offers innovative programs aimed at enhancing the educational opportunities and engagement of students based on a 21st Century curriculum and learning environment. The College has a laptop program in Years 7-9 and students in Year 10 use iPad minis. The students use eText books in classrooms with interactive white boards. We have a ‘boys to men’ (Nitor) program at Year 10 and the Audemaus Program at Year 9, both of which have a focus on applied learning and field trips. F1 in Schools is an example

of the outstanding extra-curricular programs offered to our students. Our F1 Team has been selected to compete in the National Finals which will be held as part of the Grand Prix in March . The College also runs camps at Year 7 and Year 9.

For the students that strive for excellence in the Arts, the College offers a broad range of core art subjects from Year 7-9, both in the Visual Arts and Performing Arts areas. These are supplemented by a range of exciting electives in Year 9 and Year 10. The students’ talents are celebrated in the ‘Unleashed!’ talent show and the annual Arts Exhibition.

The College offers a comprehensive sporting program and facilities, which include a state of the art artificial surface oval and athletics track, a Hall and all weather outdoor Basketball Courts. Students are involved in inter- and intraschool competitions, such as the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, Hockey, Soccer, AFL, Tennis, Golf and Chess. There is also an inter-school Premier League Sports program for students from Years 7-10. These facilities and range of wide range of sports provide students with a fantastic opportunity to be involved and excel in physical activities.

The College conducts tours on a regular basis, which provide first-hand experience of the facilities and an opportunity to witness students engaging in their learning. For further enquiries, please contact Samantha Beg, Enrolment Registrar, on 9361 5900.

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Salesian College Sunbury is situated on the historic Rupertswood estate. ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϮϳ͕ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŽůĚĞƐƚ ^ĂůĞƐŝĂŶ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ĨŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ dŽĚĂLJ ŽƵƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĞŶũŽLJ Ă ďƌŽĂĚ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ͕ ĂƌƟƐƟĐ͕ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů͕ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ͕ ŵƵƐŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƉŽƌƟŶŐ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ĞdžƉĂŶƐŝǀĞ ƐĞƫŶŐ͘ tĞ ǀĂůƵĞ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞƐ ƚŚĞ ůĂƚĞƐƚ ƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐLJ͕ ƐƟŵƵůĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞƐ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ůŝĨĞůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŽŶĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ pathways through to VCE, VET and VCAL that are strengthened by our ĚĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƉĂƐƚŽƌĂů ĐĂƌĞ͘ /ƚ ŝƐ ŽƵƌ ĚƌĞĂŵ ƚŚĂƚ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁŝůů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐůĂƐƐƌŽŽŵƐ ĂƐ ŝŶǀŝŐŽƌĂƟŶŐ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚƐ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞLJ ǁŝůů ĐŽŵĞ ƚŽ ůŽǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŽĨ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ŝƚƐĞůĨ ďLJ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ŝƚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽǁŶ͘ Engaging with Community | WĂƐƐŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ Learning | ^ƚƌŝǀŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ Excellence | Inspired by Faith

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CLASS CREATOR TIM

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EET Tim Bowman. He’s one to watch. Having shaken up the global education industry with his techforward concepts, the Berwick teacher hopes to drive his innovative learning concepts locally for the benefit of students in the Casey-Cardinia region.

The 37-year-old Berwick Primary School teacher, co-creator of a global edtech software and highly acclaimed author has made such an impact to classrooms around the world - but there was a time his teaching reality seemed out of reach.

“When I applied to study teaching...I didn’t get in. My marks weren’t good enough. As a result, I spent the next year volunteering and getting references. I applied again the following year and thankfully was accepted,” Tim said.

The teacher of 13 years has spent time working at Beaconsfield Primary School, Berwick Primary School and schools in Hong Kong.

In 2015, Tim ruptured his Achilles tendon and had to take time off work at Berwick Primary School.

But it was not time wasted.

He and his wife Corinne Bowman spent the next two years creating education software, Class Creator.

The innovative program helps teachers structure their classes, and has so far reached 200,000 students worldwide.

“Class Creator helps educators by collecting student data from teachers via online surveys. Class Creator’s “teacher logic“ algorithm then uses this data to create balanced classes instantly,” Tim said.

“It’s been an amazing process teaching a computer to ’think like a teacher’, I had no idea how many calculations we (teachers) make automatically when creating classes.”

Through the software, classes can be balanced with considerations to individual student needs, social dynamics, academic requirements, student and family history or parent requests, and can be edited based on real-time feedback.

Tim spent the last few years of his teaching career jotting down bits and pieces about common sense teaching which he didn’t learn at university.

After sharing his notes with a few graduate teachers, it was suggested his notes would be useful to new teachers.

Tim ended up turning his ideas into Amazon best-selling book, 88 Ideas to Teach More Effectively: Forget being the favourite!, which was endorsed by world-renowned education expert Professor John Hattie.

The book was downloaded 3735 in five days after launching online.

“I received “thank you“ emails from all over the world from teachers and principals. As a teacher, it feels great when your ideas are useful to others,” Tim said.

Tim and his wife are also in the process of launching another app, Yardy.

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schools to report and track playground incidents.

“The catalyst for Yardy was the fact that I’d sometimes forget my yard duty,” Tim said.

Tim is also currently working away at another book which applies the lessons and concepts of the start-up world to teaching.

But it may just be that Tim’s biggest educational contributions are yet to come.

“My dream is to establish an education experience centre in Casey-Cardinia to complement our education system (not to mention the home life of many kids). The centre would focus on teaching real life skills, motivating and inspiring the youth of Casey-Cardinia and hopefully Victoria,” he said.

He said the centre would be focused on hands-on, experience-based learning - and would hopefully include learning through simulation.

Lessons in resilience, respect, empathy, leadership, selfdiscipline and goal setting would be a focus at the centre, in addition to education around road safety, drugs, body image, stranger danger and anger management.

“These workshops could be all on the one site and facilitated by specialist presenters from a variety of organisations like REACH, beyondblue, Butterfly Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Victoria Police, Family Life, CFA, the TAC and more,” Tim explained.

“The centre would also provide lessons and resources that would follow on from the experiences kids have had.”

Tim hopes the education sector will continue to embrace and drive forward with technology.

“I’m a firm believer that the best solutions in education come “from the trenches“. With edtech becoming more popular, I hope we see more teachers turning their ideas into reality,” he said.

Asked for some advice for teachers struggling in the classroom, Tim said: “Eat a block of chocolate. Vent to a friend. Then get back on the horse!”

Tim will return to teach at Berwick Primary School next year.

He is excited to announce his daughter will also begin school in 2017.

“For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed about having my own kids at the school I’m working at ,” he said.

If you wish to contact Tim about his education concepts, email him at tim@classcreator.io.

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THOMAS CARR COLLEGE

Modern facilities allow our students to excel in an environment conducive to learning

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homas Carr College is an innovative educational community, providing the latest technology, buildings and facilities. We offer an engaging curriculum which equips our students with the knowledge, skills and attributes for the future. Powerful learning is facilitated by dedicated staff who nurture faith and positive relationships.

The holistic education provided helps students to develop independence, informed decision making, and respect for themselves and others.

Modern facilities allow our students to excel in an environment conducive to learning.

In 2014 the College completed the first stage of a multi-million building program with the construction of a $7 million contemporary Learning Centre for Year 7 and 8 students.

In 2015, the College’s $3 million Trade Training Centre was opened allowing for the delivery of Certificate II and III courses in Carpentry, Furniture Making, Brick and Block laying. The facility has the latest in technology, a well-resourced workshop and learning studios. The Centre ensures that the College continues to provide a variety of different pathways through senior secondary schooling.

In 2017 the College will see the addition of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre which will include a 500 seat auditorium, the latest technical production equipment, lighting and sound, dedicated drama and music rooms and a recording studio.

Thomas Carr College also has a country campus. The refurbished Good Samaritan Convent in Coragulac, near Colac, now stands as Thomas Carr’s Good Samaritan campus and is home to the College’s Year 7 Orientation camps and, even more importantly, is a key part of Thomas Carr College’s innovative and unique ID9 program.

This program is part of a specialised curriculum that includes a 3 week residential country experience at Year 9 level.

The Good Samaritan Campus experience aims to provide all students with an exciting and challenging program in an environment that is safe, caring, structured and engaging. The emphasis throughout the three week experience is on learning through doing.

Thomas Carr College is a friendly community where each person is valued and spirituality is nurtured. In the spirit of Archbishop Carr, young men and women are encouraged to strive for excellence according to their individual gifts and are challenged to pursue justice in the world.

We are currently accepting applications for Year 7 2018 closing 17 February 2017.

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MARIBYRNONG HIGH SCHOOL Emmanuel (Manny) Cassiotis

Kids were hard to teach . . .

Not naughty, not arrogant . . . Great kids from working class backgrounds.

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y name is Emmanuel Cassiotis. But everyone calls me Manny. I did my HSC in 1974 at Hadfield High School. I am proud that a north suburban migrant boy from a local state high school could achieve a pass and earn himself a place at uni. And since the great Gough Whitlam made tertiary education free, I guess that as a kid whose mum was on a widow’s pension, and growing up in a Housing Commission flat then I could go to university and study. This was also made possible by the Studentship that I applied for and received from the Victorian Education Department. What a time!

Free university and with it came a modest but substantial wage to study as well. The 70’s was the time for any person to go and try their luck. I was ready to show them what I could do in education.

I arrived at Maribyrnong High School in January 1980. I wanted a new start in my second year of teaching and travelling from Pascoe Vale to Bayswater High in 1979, I was very happy to accept the position of a Humanities/Science teacher. All staffing was done by a central body in Treasury Place at the time so I was matched up to Maribyrnong. Someone wanted to leave Maribyrnong so an opportunity arose for me to move into that position.

A swap was made at Treasury place. Couldn’t wait!

Arriving at the school a week before the start of term 1, I met the timetabler. The timetable was mapped out on a large board behind him. A coloured pin represented the teacher and the classes were each a piece of paper on another pin. He frantically moved pins to get the best combination of teacher and class. That was me. A pin on a board. Technology!

School was great. I had 4 classes. 25 kids or so in each. One class had year 9 and 10 kids.

It was vertically streamed. It was a Geography class but the low level of literacy and high level of absenteeism called for a different approach. I devised a curriculum based on getting to know Melbourne. I called the unit “out and about”. An excursion every week in the double and a planning session in the single. Kids loved it. Not in class for two thirds of the allocated time. What a winner. Although they were tough kids they appreciated going out to see parts of Melbourne they never thought existed or would ever visit. Having a tram line at the edge of the school meant it was our highway to discovery. And a journey of discovery indeed it was; for the students it was one of Melbourne, and for me it was a journey of discovery of the multi-myriad roles as a teacher. Some of these students had never ventured out of their suburb. I was going to free their minds and open up new horizons. But how would we assess this? By participation of course!

School was fun. Kids were hard to teach. Not naughty not arrogant but just hard. Great kids from working class backgrounds. Little or misguided aspirations. I could turn this around for them. I knew I could. The Principal and all the year level coordinators were right behind the staff. Encouraging them, helping them with difficult situations consoling them. Whatever it took. The door was always open for a chat and reassurance. Kids who wanted to achieve were helped before and after school. Students and staff met informally, sometimes even on weekends. Parents encouraged them as best they could or knew. It was like swimming in the dark. No real guidelines but a sense of purpose. I kept at it. For years the education wheel slowly turned. Student performance was low. If a student achieved an outstanding merit, the whole school celebrated it. That was real education; the reward in knowing that we had a small part in a child’s success, no matter how small my part was.

School administrators loved academic achievement. It was hard to get. Funds then in the 1990’s were thrown into resources like the new educational tools-computers. I was keen to see that all kids in the West could have these new resources. I was made Chairperson of the Disadvantaged Schools’ Program. It was a Commonwealth initiative that helped state primary and high schools fund programs. Schools needed to put in

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submissions for whatever programs the staff and parents thought their local communities needed.

Grassroots solutions to grassroots needs. Some schools wanted computers others wanted art facilities. It didn’t matter.

It’s what the local school community deemed important for their children and we could fund these projects. The rationale was that these new projects would improve student performance and that education administrators along with teachers and parents would be the stakeholders in this new venture. Exciting times and new methods to success.

Change in governments, tightening of the fiscal belt and a new ethos in education meant that these projects would be laid aside. They ran their course. Too costly, to unwieldy to control and inequitable was the reason behind its demise. A one size fits all

The 2000’s brought with it the problems of social change and the mood of education transformed again.

approach was the new mantra. Oh well.

Now to try something different.

The 2000’s brought with it the problems of social change and the mood of education transformed again. What was important now was getting high grades for students. (and rightly so).NAPLAN and testing were in. The questions was how do we lift student performance? Test, test and re test to see if they were learning.

We obsessed about it. Would it help in the long term? A new breed of administrator took the reins. Tough, take no prisoners approach. Teachers had to do more now to prove that their teaching was effective. Did your class pass? Were the marks standardised? To what percentile did they achieve? All new terminology. But was my teaching making a difference? I thought so.

Now that I am retiring I look back on that journey. I am teaching the kids

of the kids that I taught. They choose to send their kids to my school, their school. They always stop to say hello.

The bbq with the year 7 parents at the start of the year has the same conversation, “Is the school good for my child? My reply is always the same, “It’s better than when you were here, its still a fantastic school getting better every year, and yeah I am still here. Looking after them just like I looked after you on your first day.”

They smile that inner smile of thanks and remember the past.

Now I am smiling too. Remembering them and myself, and what awaits my new path away from a place that I spent 37 years of my life in. May be I could make a submission to myself or a test and it would say “I think I’ll just go fishing.”

My licence to show films in class or any public place!

Myself with a student.

Taking it easy!

Joan Kirner with Principal Wendy Seng Hpa (I am at far left).

Touring the school.

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WHAT DO PARENTS WANT? WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD

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hoosing the right school for their child is one of the most important decisions parents can make. It can also be one of the hardest. Often, the choice will be based on multiple factors, some of them intangible.

Surveys by Independent Schools Victoria, in which parents are asked their reasons for choosing a school, shed interesting light on some of those factors – and on parental preferences.

In surveys carried out over the past four years, 9,183 parents have given an indication of why they chose an Independent school, selecting from 22 options.

You might find the results surprising. A school’s academic results and facilities, for instance, are well down the list of the top ten factors parents took into account.

At the top of the list are the school’s emphasis on sound moral values, beliefs and attitudes. The second most common reason was a patent’s belief that the school best suited their child’s needs.

Other factors were the school’s reputation, its education philosophy and the quality of its education programs.

Some were attracted by the atmosphere of the school.

Academic results were eighth on the list. The school’s facilities and resources were rated ninth, with the size of the school at number 10.

ISV’s research is mirrored by a survey published last year

by Independent Schools Queensland.

In the What Parents Want survey, 1000 parents from 67 independent schools gave their top 10 selection attributes for primary and secondary independent schools.

For primary schools, parents ranked academic performance at tenth place, behind factors like education and teacher quality, class sizes, school environment and values.

For secondary schools, academic results had moved up the list to fourth place, behind education quality, a disciplined environment and career pathways.

What’s clear from both surveys is that parents not only make choices, they embrace choice. And in making a decision, academic results, though important, are not the only factors they take into account.

The Queensland results also confirm what many of us know from person experience: that, when looking for a school, our friends, family and colleagues remain influential sources of advice. So are school visits and school websites.

For many parents, the My School website is an important starting point in their search for a school, and the NAPLAN test results published on the site will be one of the resources that influence their decision.

But it’s clear that parents are discerning enough to know that the value and definition of an excellent education – one that best suits their child – can’t be simply reduced to crude tables of standardised school test results.

Nor can parental decisions be simplified to fit a stereotype – just as independent schools don’t fit a stereotype.

There are more than 200 independent schools in Victoria, spread across the state. They are small and large, single sex and co-ed, with a range of fees. They follow 22 different educational, religious and philosophical approaches.

Their diversity, and the range of factors parents consider when deciding which school best meets their child’s needs, recognise the fact that each child is different.

Michelle Green Chief Executive Independent Schools Victoria

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We provide every child, every opportunity to succeed

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We believe the success of our students is a result of carefully developed educational programs delivered by a highly qualified and committed staff in a positive learning environment in which all students are challenged and supported.

This is underpinned by a strong code of conduct, compulsory uniform and clear expectations.

A positive and responsible approach to education fosters values of trust, tolerance and respect for others.

The structure of the college is based on a Middle School (Years 7 - 9) and Senior School (Years 10 - 12).

All students in the middle years of schooling undertake all subjects across all domains.

We offer literacy and numeracy support programs, the leap enhancement program, and an established soccer academy. The opportunity exists for international travel to Italy or Japan through our languages program and sister school arrangement.

Taylors Lakes continues to create vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The college has built a new flexible learning centre, new library, study facilities, meetings, offices, additional IT classrooms, new performing arts centre, new futsal (soccer) courts and new canteen/eating shelter in the last few years to support the development of a challenging, innovative and enriched curriculum at each level.

Within every classroom, we provide every child, every opportunity to succeed.

With strong leadership, extensive guidance, counselling and tutoring, our students are inspired to aim high.

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BULLY STOPPERS Bullying is a serious issue for everyone in a school community.

How can you tell your child is being bullied ...?

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ullying is a serious issue for everyone in a school community. It can happen anywhere, anytime, and can have devastating consequences. Any child can be bullied. That is why Bully Stoppers calls on all Victorians to make a stand and lend a hand to prevent and respond to bullying behaviour.

Bully Stoppers supports students, parents, teachers and principals in working together to make sure schools are safe and supportive places, where everyone is empowered to help reduce the incidence of bullying in all Victorian schools.

Changes in mood, behaviour and physical appearance can all be warning signs of being bullied, however, some students may not display any warning signs at all.

Warning signs at school If a student is being bullied at school they may: • become aggressive and unreasonable • start to get into fights • refuse to talk about what is wrong • have unexplained bruises, cuts, scratches, particularly those appearing after recess or lunch • have missing or damaged belongings or clothes • have falling school grades • be alone often or excluded from friendship groups at school • show a change in their ability or willingness to speak up in class • appear insecure or frightened • be a frequent target for teasing, mimicking or ridicule.

Warning signs at home A parent may observe changes in their child’s behaviour at home which they can report to the school. Their child may: • have trouble getting out of bed • not want to go to school • change their method or route to school or become frightened of walking to school • change their sleeping or eating patterns • have frequent tears, anger, mood swings and anxiety • have unexplained bruises, cuts and scratches • have stomach aches or unexplained pain • have missing or damaged belongings or clothes • ask for extra pocket money or food • arrive home hungry • show an unwillingness to discuss, or secrecy about, their online communication.

It might not be bullying Some changes in behaviour may also be a result of other student issues such as depression or substance abuse, which may require a different response.

Whether it involves bullying or other student issues, schools can help out for example by involving student wellbeing staff.

More information If you are a student who is being bullied, search: I’m Being Bullied.

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From page 64 If you are a parent whose child is being bullied, search: My Child is Being Bullied.

These can be found on www.education.vic.gov.au Cyberbullying Cyberbullying can be pervasive and incessant. Parents should be aware of what they can do to help.

What is ‘cyberbullying’?

Cyberbullying is bullying behaviour, using digital technology, including the internet, email or mobile phones.

Like any bullying, cyberbullying often occurs between people that know each other–students at a school, members of a sporting club, people from the same social circle, ‘friends of a friend’.

Cyberbullying is pervasive and incessant. It differs from face-to-face bullying in that the bully can ‘follow’ their victim 24/7, and continue the bullying in the home.

Cyberbullies may take advantage of the perception of anonymity (e.g. using an account in a fake name, or a blocked number) but in many cases it is clear who is behind the bullying.

Cyberbullying can be particularly harmful as it is often a public form of humiliation and many others are able to see what is written or posted. Once something is published online, it is difficult if not impossible to remove all traces of it.

Forms of cyberbullying • sending nasty texts, picture messages, emails, or instant messages (e.g. MSN or Facebook) • repeated prank phone calls • using a person’s screen name to pretend to be them (setting up a fake account) • using a person’s password to access their account and then pretending to be them • forwarding others’ private emails, messages, pictures or videos without permission • posting mean or nasty comments or pictures on chat or forums • sending and/or forwarding sexually explicit images (‘sexting’) • intentionally excluding others from an online group.

Signs your child may be being cyberbullied Mental anguish is often harder for parents to identify than the signs of face-to-face bullying. There is no definitive list of signs that indicate cyberbullying.

Although there are some things to look out for: • change in mood, demeanour and/or behaviour: for example being upset, angry, teary or rebellious when not previously • change in friendship groups: it can be normal to change friends many times during school days. Teachers can often provide insight, as they see class dynamics in action every day

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• spending more time with family instead of friends: adolescence is generally a time where friends become very important and parents less so • lowering of marks: often students who are being bullied show a distinct change in application to studies and a lowering of marks • not wanting to go to places: a dramatic change in enthusiasm for going to school or sport–this can manifest as non-specific ailments (headaches, stomachaches, generally ‘feeling sick’) • being extra secretive in online activities: being online under the doona, or in a ‘secluded’ part of the house • distinct change in online behaviours: being ‘jumpy’ when text messages arrive, not leaving their phone alone, wanting to be online all the time, or never wanting to be online.

Aren’t these things normal?

Many of these behaviours may have different causes or may just be stages of your child’s development. In general, it is important to keep an eye on your child’s behaviour patterns and if you feel something is amiss, be aware that things may not be OK in their world (either on or offline), and be there for them. Ask: “Are you ok? Has something happened that is bothering you? Do you want to talk?”

If you are still concerned then enlist the help of your school welfare staff, GP, a counsellor or adolescent psychologist.

What can I do if my child is cyberbullied?

Praise them for coming to you.

This is a big step as many young people may be frightened to tell a parent about cyberbullying. Even if you don’t really understand, let them know that you will help them.

Do not be angry with your child Remember that they are the victim and it is someone else who is doing the wrong thing. Do not threaten to take technology away from them because of what someone else has done.

Do not respond to the bullying It is important not to respond to nasty emails, chats, SMS or comments. This is usually what the bully wants, so ignore them. It is natural in many cases to want to ‘fight back’, but responding with a threat may get your child into trouble as well.

Inform your child’s school It is important that the school knows what is going on so they can provide support and monitor any issues that may spill on to the playground or classroom. If the bully is a student from the same school, the school will work through the situation as they would with any other bullying behaviours reported to them.

Save and store the content Keep copies of emails, chat logs, text messages, comments or posts. Take a screen shot of the evidence–

non-technical way to get hard copies is to bring the content up on the screen of a mobile phone and use a photocopier to take a copy of the screen.

Help your child to block and delete the bully from all contact lists Most social networking sites allow the user to control who has access to communicate with them. Many people feel ‘mean’ blocking another person, even if that person has already been mean to them–you may want to sit and support your child as they do this.

Each State has laws that prohibit online bullying and stalking. You don’t have to put up with it.

What if my child is the bully?

It often comes as a shock to be told that your child has been bullying another student online. It is important that parents support schools in their handling of the situation. Don’t try and play it down.

Schools have policies and programs to deal with all

Use the ‘report abuse’ button Most social networking sites have a method to let the site administrators know that a particular user is behaving unacceptably. Depending on the rules of the site, users can be warned or banned.

parties (bully, target and witness), involved in bullying

Have some ‘down time’ without technology It is important for both mental and physical health that your child’s life is balanced–so they are not constantly ‘online’ or spending hours on a mobile phone.

This should not be used as punishment, rather as some peaceful time where they are not being bothered.

child is doing online. Once you are aware that your child

Get new o n l i n e accounts and/or a new phone number There are programs that can be added to a mobile phone which will allow parents to set restrictions on the phone’s use. Check with your mobile phone provider. Technology at the moment does not allow for individual numbers to be blocked in the same way that online applications do.

Phone numbers can be changed at no cost, if the request for a new number is as a result of ongoing abuse.

If ongoing, report to police Most cyberbullying between students can be resolved at school level, but schools may not be able to report cyberbullying between individual students to the police so it can be up to the parent to make a police report.

A police report should not be in place of a school investigation, rather, in addition if required. A police report may be necessary where: despite the best efforts of the school, bullying does not stop; when it is not possible to know who is behind the abuse (e.g. fake accounts/blocked numbers); or when threats have been made to your child’s personal safety.

incidents.

Parents have the ability to prevent the vast majority of online bullying. Be involved and aware of what your has bullied someone else online, you can help them understand that their behaviour is both unacceptable and possibly criminal as well.

Steps to take As a parent you could: • discuss why it is not

acceptable

to be nasty or mean

online

and offline •

let

them

see there are consequences– don’t bail them out • acknowledge that they may be feeling guilty or awful about their behaviour and discuss ways they can rectify the situation • work together to improve the situation by offering an apology to the victim • talk to them about their actions and try and find out why they behaved in this way • ask them to imagine they were the victim–how would they feel • develop a home-based Acceptable Use Agreement–set clear rules and boundaries about their online behaviour and your expectations and consequences for breaching this agreement • enlist the help of your school welfare staff, GP, a counsellor or adolescent psychologist. Information sourced from www.education.vic.gov.au

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MORE ACTION NEEDED ON BODY IMAGE AND STRESS Mental health implications need to be considered

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RECENT Mission Australia youth survey involving 15,351 young Australians aged 15-19 contains some discouraging news for the federal government. They unfortunately reported that 43 per cent of teenage girls consider the issue of body image a major worry compared to only 19 per cent of young males.

The study’s authors claim that the Government’s attempts to address the issue have been unsuccessful. Mission Australia’s National Manager of Research, Dr Bronwen Dalton, says “in terms of the very high concern around body image among young women, we continue to make the point that well-meaning efforts to combat the problem by governments and others have failed to make an impact and need to be reconsidered.”

Michael Carr-Gregg who is a nationally registered child and adolescent psychologist working in private practice in Melbourne says “At the very least, its time to seriously question the efficacy of the Voluntary Industry Code of Conduct on Body Image and Positive Body Image Awards to guide the media, fashion and advertising industries to adopt more body image friendly practices along with the Butterfly Foundation’s ‘Free to Be’ body image education services. Given that many girls in particular, seem to now believe that they are born into a giant beauty contest – it seems timely that a national summit on body image be held with major stakeholders and a clear re-evaluation of the existing strategy is called for”. He is passionate about adolescent mental health, technology and education.

The survey results also beg the question as to what has happened to the resilience of young people with 40 per cent of participants stating that coping with stress was their major personal concern (17 per cent extremely concerned + 23 per cent very concerned). Various other studies have found that self harm is present in between 11-12% of girls and perhaps this is a byproduct of this generation’s inability to cope with stress.

This is particularly disappointing, in light of the fact that schools have for some years, had access to a variety of evidence based frameworks in the form of the Mindmatters and Kidsmatters resource and professional development initiative, supporting Australian primary and secondary schools in promoting and protecting the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of all the members of school communities.

In addition, all Australian schools have had access to strength-based curriculum material such as beyondblue’s excellent Senseability package.

These programs focus on problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, anger management and the ability to name and recognise one’s own thoughts and feelings.

The problem is that none of these programs are compulsory in any year level and even if they are present, will only ever be as good as the teachers who deliver it and their training in the use of the resources. Perhaps it is time to tie funding to such programs so that they are at last seen as important as Maths and English.

A final concern arising from this report is that school or study problems (36.5 per cent) continue to grow. It is hard to tell whether this is a product of peer pressure, hysterical

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parents or schools taking an enormous eggbeater to the supposed importance of Year 12.

Back in 2003 the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People called for an “urgent investigation of how to support young people during this stressful period and how to work with parents and the community to provide realistic guidance to students”.

The study found that pressure to perform in the HSC contributes to one in 11 adolescent suicides in NSW – yet the problem persists.

Dr Karen McGraw’s 2006 study showed that nearly one in five year 12 students have considered suicide or cutting or burning themselves because of exam and homework pressures. Perhaps it is time schools and the community at large turn the VCE volume down and instead let young people know that they are not their ATAR and that there are many different ways to get where they need to go.

While much of the media will focus on the fact that the study revealed that young Australians overwhelmingly believe the biggest issue facing the nation, the economy and the environment – traditionally a major issue for young people – has dropped dramatically as a matter of national importance, with concern falling by more than half since last year’s survey.

“Few people realise that 75 per cent of all mental health problems in human beings begin prior to the age of 25. Current data suggests that 1 in 7 primary school students

and 1 in 4 secondary school students have a diagnosable mental illness but 70 per cent don’t seek help. The truth is that there will never be enough funding for adolescent mental health services and there needs to be a reconsideration not only of existing service delivery models but also a concentrated investment in prevention. My colleagues and I are expensive ambulances at the bottom of a cliff – the Mission Australia youth survey suggests that what our young people and their families need is a robust fence at the top,” says Michael Carr-Gregg.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg works as the Managing Director of The Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, established by the Australian Government Initiative administered by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

His training and approach incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills and interventions drawn from positive psychology research. He is a founding member of the National Centre Against Bullying and Chairs their Cybersafety Committee. He sits on the Board of Smiling Mind as well as being a Community Ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Postvention Australia and Playgroup Victoria.

Michael is a member of the Australian Psychological Society Committee (Melbourne Branch).

Dr Karen McGraw’s 2006 study showed that nearly one in five year 12 students have considered suicide or cutting or burning themselves

For further information refer to Michael CarrGregg’s website – www.michaelcarr-gregg. com.au

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LOCALITY GUIDE NORTH, NORTH EAST, WEST, NORTH WEST, MELBOURNE

NORTH John Fawkner College Penola Catholic College

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NORTH EAST Aitken College 10 Epping Secondary College 26 Greensborough College 28 & 29 Kolbe Catholic College 34 St Monica’s College, Epping Front Cover, 2, 3, & 54

WEST Bacchus Marsh Grammar 12 & 13 Bayside P-12 College 6&7 Braybrook College 14 & 15 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 16 & 17 Copperfield College 22 CRC North Keilor 52 & 53 Essendon Keilor College 24 & 25 Good News Lutheran College 27 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College 8&9 Keilor Downs College 33 Kurunjang Secondary College 35 MacKillop College 4, 5 & Back Cover Manny Cassiotis 60 & 61 Marian College 38 & 39 Mount Alexander College 45 Rosehill Secondary College 50 & 51 70

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Salesian College – Sunbury 55 St Albans Secondary College 49 Taylors Lakes Secondary College 63 Thomas Carr College 58 & 59 Victoria University Secondary College 36 & 37 Werribee Secondary College 65

NORTH WEST Bundoora Secondary College 11 Charles La Trobe College 20 & 21 Marymede Catholic College 40 & 41 Mill Park Secondary College 44 Northcote High School 47 Sunbury Downs College 57

MELBOURNE Bully Stoppers 64, 66 & 67 CBC St Kilda 18 & 19 More action needed on body image & Stress 68 & 69 Grossek’s View 42 & 43 Melbourne Basketball Tournament 46 Rowville Secondary College Basketball Academy 30 & 31 St Aloysius College 23 Tim Bowman Story 56 What do parents want?

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CONTENTS Aitken College .................................10 Bacchus Marsh Grammar........ 12 & 13 Bayside P-12 College .................. 6 & 7 Braybrook College ................. 14 & 15 Bully Stoppers ................. 64, 66 & 67 Bundoora Secondary College ...........11 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College .................................. 16 & 17 CBC St Kilda .......................... 18 & 19 Charles La Trobe College ........ 20 & 21 Copperfield College ........................22 CRC Nth Keilor ...................... 52 & 53 Epping Secondary College ...............26 Essendon Keilor College ......... 24 & 25 Good News Lutheran College ..........27 Greensborough College .......... 28 & 29 Grossek’s View ..................... 42 & 43 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College ...................................... 8 & 9 John Fawkner College .....................32 Keilor Downs College .......................33 Kolbe Catholic College .....................34 Kurunjang Secondary College ..........35 Locality Listing ................................70 MacKillop College..... 4, 5 & Back Cover Manny Cassiotis .................... 60 & 61 Marian College ....................... 38 & 39

Marymede Catholic College ..... 40 & 41 Melbourne Basketball Tournament ...46 Mill Park Seconday College ..............44 More Action Needed On Body Image & Stress ................................ 68 & 69 Mount Alexander College ................ 45 Northcote High School .....................47 Penola Catholic College ...................48 Rosehill Secondary College ..... 50 & 51 Rowville Secondary College Basketball Academy................................ 30 & 31 Salesian College – Sunbury ..............55 St Albans Secondary College ...........49 St Aloysius College .........................23 St Monica’s College, Epping ...............Front Cover, 2, 3 & 54 Sunbury Downs College ...................57 Taylors Lakes Secondary College ......63 Thomas Carr College .............. 58 & 59 Tim Bowman Story ..........................56 Victoria University Secondary College .................................. 36 & 37 Werribee Secondary College ............65 What Do Parents Want? ...................62

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