Department of Education Victoria – Ringwood VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Norwood Secondary College provides a vibrant teaching and learning environment that supports enjoyment and excellence in living, learning and working.

VISION STATEMENT

Norwood Secondary College, established in 1958, is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Mullum Mullum Creek Valley. Our well maintained and purpose built facilities blend with the environment and support a vibrant teaching and learning community.

Norwood Secondary College provides innovative and engaging teaching and learning for all students. We focus on successfully engaging students as active participants in life-long learning. Our curriculum nurtures the potential of each student and encourages them to achieve their personal best in all areas. At Norwood our students are well prepared for the challenges and rigours of an academic curriculum and thrive on the opportunities offered by our sporting, leadership, camping and outdoor education programs. Instrumental Music and Performing Arts (including school productions) are an integral part of the school¿s co-curricular program.

The College Values provide an important base for all our interactions with students and the community. Our core Values are: RESPECT, ASPIRATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESILIENCE

At Norwood Secondary College students are provided with a sound basis for a life that is fulfilling, respectful of self, others and the environment. We prepare our students to be flexible, adaptable, innovative leaders in our local and global community.

Our bonds with the community are a source of strength and inspiration for us. Our students gain much from their links and involvement with community programs and activities,



whilst the contributions of parents and friends are valued and encouraged across all aspects of College life.

NORWOOD SECONDARY COLLEGE - OVERVIEW

At Norwood Secondary College we believe that every student can learn, and each student is encouraged and supported to achieve his or her personal best.

Norwood Secondary College staff understand the need to build an educational community through quality relationships with students, parents and staff and have the growth and development of each individual as its primary focus.

Norwood Secondary College, in Byron Street Ringwood, is a single campus coeducational college with an enrolment limit of approximately 1100 students. Students come from a wide geographic area, covering up to 35 feeder primary schools. It has a very high reputation in the community, particularly with regard to student endeavour in academic results, sport, music and student leadership. A very high percentage of students stay to complete their VCE and gain entry to their first preferences to university, TAFE or a vocation of their choice.

The school offers VM for a limited number of selected students in Years 11 and 12.

An enrichment class operates for selected, high achieving students in Years 7 to 9.



Students are encouraged to study a VCE subject in Year 10 and a Unit 3/4 in Year 11.Some students also undertake university studies during their Year 12.

The school offers an extensive camps and excursions program specifically designed for each year level, and comprehensive leadership development opportunities at each year level. An active Student Representative Council meets regularly and gives further opportunities for many students to develop leadership skills.

The College has a long history of sporting tradition and an excellent sporting program. Many teams achieve outstanding results and progress to zone and state level.

The College has an extensive Instrumental Music program and encourages student performance. The College achieves excellent outcomes in Art and Technology studies across all year levels.

At Norwood Secondary College we are committed to providing an experience where, in years to come, students will be proud to have attended a college where they have made lifelong friends, are lifelong learners and valuable contributors to the community.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

Like all Victorian government schools, Norwood Secondary College is a child safe environment. Our school actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school setting, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. Our school has a Child Safety Code of Conduct, as outlined in our Child Safety Policy, as published on our College Website.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2Demonstrated exp

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