Department of Education Victoria – Eaglehawk VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Eaglehawk Secondary College (ESC) is a Year 7¿10 college committed to meeting the diverse learning, wellbeing and engagement needs of young people as they prepare for senior secondary pathways, further education, training and employment.

Students from ESC progress to a range of senior secondary pathways, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) at Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC). ESC maintains a robust partnership with BSSC as a member of the Bendigo Education Plan (BEP) cluster of schools.

The College has approximately 570 students drawn from Eaglehawk, Bendigo and surrounding rural communities, with enrolment growth projected towards 700 students. The College was completely rebuilt in 2012 and provides outstanding contemporary learning facilities, including four Learning Communities, a Design and Technology building, Performing Arts Centre, Library, Food Technology facilities, Gymnasium, a purpose-built Innovation Learning Centre supporting STEAM learning, and an onsite re-engagement facility supporting the College¿s Connect Program.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

ESC is committed to creating engaging, inclusive and challenging learning experiences that enable every student to participate, achieve and develop as a confident and capable learner. Teachers use a wide range of evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies to respond to students¿ individual skills, abilities, interests and learning needs.

The major features of ESC are:





A broad and balanced curriculum that provides breadth, depth, engagement and challenge.

Personalised learning opportunities that strengthen student voice, agency and ownership of learning.

Targeted literacy and numeracy programs that respond to individual student learning needs.

Applied and practical learning experiences, including VCE and VET opportunities, supported by industry-standard facilities and equipment.

Access to digital technologies through the College¿s 1:1 device program and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) arrangements.

Programs and initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Targeted support and tutoring for Karen students.

The onsite Connect Program, providing flexible re-engagement opportunities for students at risk of disengagement and supporting their continued connection to education, learning and the wider school community.

A Teacher Advisor Program that provides a strong focus on student learning, wellbeing, relationships and engagement.

ICT / eLearning

ESC maximises the use of learning technologies to enhance student engagement, collaboration, communication and access to learning. Students have access to digital devices and online learning platforms that support learning,



assessment and the development of digital capabilities.

The College uses Compass as a key platform for communication, with parents and carers able to access information about their child¿s learning, attendance, assessment and progress. Digital technologies are embedded across the curriculum to support students to access, create and share learning in a range of contexts.

RESPONSIVE & INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM

ESC provides a responsive and innovative curriculum designed to engage students and respond to their diverse skills, abilities, interests and aspirations. Teachers use a range of contemporary teaching and learning approaches to ensure students are challenged, supported and able to experience success.

Curriculum initiatives include:

eLearning and digital technologies integrated across the curriculum.

Pathways opportunities including Work Experience and Head Start.

VET and VCE opportunities available to students in Year 10.

Targeted transition programs supporting students with additional needs and those at risk of disengagement as they move from Year 6 to Year 7.

A comprehensive Year 10 transition program supporting students as they prepare for senior secondary education at Bendigo Senior Secondary College.

A broad range of subjects and elective offerings across Years 7¿10.

Curriculum programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum across English, Mathematics, Humanities, Arts, Science, Languages, Design and Technology, and Health and Physical Education.

Opportunities to access specialist programs through the Bendigo Education Plan

📌 English/Humanities Classroom Teacher (Bendigo)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Bendigo