Berwick Secondary College
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Berwick Secondary College is situated in the outer Melbourne
metropolitan suburb of Berwick
. Until recently, it was the largest single campus government secondary college in Victoria
.
The College's official motto is We Shall Grow, however recently adopted another motto which symbolises what the school hopes to achieve: Excellence in learning, Positive Relationships, and Personal Growth.
Recently the school started downsizing with the majority of a block of portables removed.
The school consists of approximately 1500 students and 200 teachers, principals and aides.
At the most recent state election in 2006, the Victorian Labor Party
canvassed plans to build a junior campus of Berwick Secondary in the Timbarra Estate. This school would serve students in years seven to nine. The campus had been proposed, at past state elections, to act as a stand alone campus. These ideas, however, were later rejected by the Government due to feasibility concerns.
1. To provide a broad based curriculum to develop the individual potential of all students at Years 7 - 12.
2. To deliver a range of programs which maximises students' post-school options.
3. To provide a curriculum which builds on programs at feeder primary schools and supports the transition of students.
4. Provide a safe, supportive environment for all students and staff.
5. To develop pride in achievement in all aspects of school life.
6. To develop a respect for the physical environment.
7. To maintain effective monitoring and public reporting procedures.
8. To ensure decision-making, communication and school operations are efficient and effective.
9. To maintain and develop teacher effectiveness and staff performance.
10. To develop, maintain and allocate physical resources and facilities in line with the school's charter and the needs of an expanding school community.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
metropolitan suburb of Berwick
Berwick, Victoria
Berwick is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Berwick had a population of 36,420....
. Until recently, it was the largest single campus government secondary college in Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
.
The College's official motto is We Shall Grow, however recently adopted another motto which symbolises what the school hopes to achieve: Excellence in learning, Positive Relationships, and Personal Growth.
Recently the school started downsizing with the majority of a block of portables removed.
The school consists of approximately 1500 students and 200 teachers, principals and aides.
At the most recent state election in 2006, the Victorian Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
canvassed plans to build a junior campus of Berwick Secondary in the Timbarra Estate. This school would serve students in years seven to nine. The campus had been proposed, at past state elections, to act as a stand alone campus. These ideas, however, were later rejected by the Government due to feasibility concerns.
Mission statement
The following is the College's mission statement, quoted from the Student Planner (2006 edition):College goals
Also quoted from the Student Planner (2006 edition):1. To provide a broad based curriculum to develop the individual potential of all students at Years 7 - 12.
2. To deliver a range of programs which maximises students' post-school options.
3. To provide a curriculum which builds on programs at feeder primary schools and supports the transition of students.
4. Provide a safe, supportive environment for all students and staff.
5. To develop pride in achievement in all aspects of school life.
6. To develop a respect for the physical environment.
7. To maintain effective monitoring and public reporting procedures.
8. To ensure decision-making, communication and school operations are efficient and effective.
9. To maintain and develop teacher effectiveness and staff performance.
10. To develop, maintain and allocate physical resources and facilities in line with the school's charter and the needs of an expanding school community.