Berwick Secondary College

Berwick Secondary College
Location
Berwick, Victoria
Southern Metropolitan
Opened 1977
Principal Kerri Bolch
Years Offered 7-12
Number of students approx. 1500
Education system VELS, VCAL, VET and VCE
Campuses 1

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.

Mission statement

The following is the College's mission statement, quoted from the Student Planner (2006 edition):

Berwick Secondary College promotes excellence in education and endeavours to fulfil the potential of all students. A broad, challenging curriculum caters for individual needs and prepares students for further education, the workforce and society.

The College provides a safe, supportive environment for all students and staff. It promotes independent thinking, acceptance of responsibility, adaptabilty, respect for others and a tolerance of individual differences.

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.

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