Wednesday March 18, 2020

Welcome

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I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the people of the Kulin Nations.

I would also like to pay my respects to Elders, past, present, and emerging and from other communities who may be here today."

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The Wellington Way

Our Values and School Motto focus on:

Caring

Striving

Learning

And succeeding.

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HUGH BLAIKIE - Principal

Human Rights Film 2019 We could not be prouder of this film, created in

partnership with the Department of Education and Human Rights Commission of Victoria.

It captures the very essence of our vibrant, diverse, multi-cultural and inclusive community.

Please join us to celebrate this embodiment of “The Wellington Way” – you may even recognise some faces!!

https://youtu.be/mPvgO0IVpIc

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The Wellington Way

CARING

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Focussing on the whole child; every student in every class

3 Sub Schools – Senior, Middle and Junior

Wellbeing Centre - 2 Student Wellbeing Coordinators, a Social Worker, a Doctor, a College Nurse, a Chaplain and a variety of Health Professionals to support our students

Individual Learning Plans for students

Literacy and Numeracy support programs

Numerous English As An Additional Language classes (12 -14 students per class)

Breakfast Club and After School Homework Clubs

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Literacy Over many years Wellington has built a commitment

to supporting all students in their Literacy development.

We take a whole school approach to both Literacy and Numeracy, where individual student learning plans will identify point of need for student learning, as well as support needed at an individual level in every class.

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Students are happy and feel safe

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Compass – promotes a genuine, ongoing partnership between school and families.

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Year 7 Subjects - 2021

English/EAL

Mathematics

Science

Health & Physical Education

Humanities

The Arts

Languages (French, Mandarin)

Technologies

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Year 7 Devices - 2021

At Wellington we recommend that parents purchasethe following device (or its equivalent) for use in 2021and beyond:

Lenovo Yoga 11e(Depending on warranty and insurance and excess arrangements the current indicative prices would be around $1000 but genuinely subject to change.)

Detailed information about purchase through our portal willbe available later in the year in the enrolment packagessent to Wellington families. Mr James Heng can answeryour questions tonight.

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Mobile Phone Policy In line with Education State Government Policy,

Wellington does not permit the use of mobile phones during the school day.

All students will be issued with a locker and a padlock for safe storage.

Phones are to be secured in lockers from 8.30am until 3.05pm.

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UniformWinter, Summer and Sport

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Worn With Pride

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Shreesh and DanielleOur Junior School Captains

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The Wellington Way

Striving

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High Flyers We have identified classes in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are our ‘High

Flyers’ – where teachers and students will prioritise the development of 21st Century skills in their learning.

The Mathematics Pathway program commenced in Year 7 in 2019. This program provides differentiated learning for all students as well as acceleration opportunities from Year 7. Advanced study of VCE Mathematics is available to identified students in Year 10 and 11.

Advanced Placement into other VCE subjects from Year 10 may also occur. This is decided on an individual basis through assessment of student needs and abilities.

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All students have access to: Challenging academic

programs

Music

Drama

Sport and Houses Competitions

Overseas Travel

Leadership Opportunities and Student Voice

Extra-curricular engagement clubs and activities

Tutoring and Homework Clubs

A safe, secure and inclusive environment

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All students have multiple career pathway options

VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) with a broad range of offerings

VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) at both Intermediate and Senior Levels

VET (Vocational Education & Training) within both VCE & VCAL

Careers Education Pathways: (Managed Individual Pathways) for all students, especially in Years 9 – 12.

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Our International Program recognises the importance of globalisation in education in the 21st Century

Up to 100 International Students, predominantly from VietnamCambodia and China add significantly to the multicultural diversityof Wellington Secondary College.

This mix of our total student cohort (50 different nationalities)reflects the strong multicultural nature of the surrounding area, oneof the most diverse in Melbourne.

“The Wellington Way” is the unifying factor.

If interested in hosting International Students, please see Ms ConnieTzelepis, Mr Peter Rowley-Bates or Ms Lyn Thai.

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The Wellington Way

Learning

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Our Strategic Plan (2019-2022) has mapped the next stage of our journey

by articulating not only the importance of Student Voice and

Agency in student learning, but also recognising the point of need for every

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The Wellington Instructional Model addresses Life in the 21st Century

Our aim is to provide our students with core skills for 21st

Century Global Citizenship – for jobs, that in many cases,have not yet been invented.

In all our classrooms this skill development involves the 4 Cs:

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Creative Problem Solving

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Student Agency, Voice and Leadership

• Junior, Middle & Senior School Captains

• College Council Representation

• Student Representative Council

• House Leaders• Sports Leaders• Performing Arts Leaders• International Captains• Curriculum Leaders• Year 7 Sustainability Leaders

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College Captains – Rameen and Nisha

The Wellington Way

Succeeding

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Our enrolment numbers suggest that our community is very satisfied

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Our students attend regularly

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NAPLAN On Line Year 9 Reading and Writing Growth

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NAPLAN On Line Year 9 Numeracy Growth

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We have excellent VCE resultsthat consistently add value to student effort

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We welcome parent involvement

Wellington from a parent’s perspective

Opportunities for parental involvement:

College Council and Sub Committees

Community Voice Group

Annual Parent Survey

Volunteer Support:• Library

• International Student Homestay

• Excursions

Dr Jayce Naidoo

Council President

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Key dates for Year 7 enrolment

Friday May 1

Saturday May 9

(9.00am – 12.00pm)

Wellington High Flyers Program On-Line Application closing date. Access the registration via our College Website. (Be aware that late fees apply). www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

High Flyer Program Tests at Wellington Secondary College (M Block).

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Key dates for Year 7 enrolment

Friday May 15

Parents at government Primary Schools should return Year 7 Application Forms to your government Primary School.

(NOT to Wellington!).

Catholic and Independent Schools can apply directly to their closest Secondary School. Check the Find My School website to determine your closest government Secondary School.

www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

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Key dates for Year 7 enrolment

From Thursday August 6

Wednesday August 5

Primary Schools notify parents ofSecondary School placements for2021.

Wellington enrolment packages aresent to families who have beenaccepted into Wellington for 2021.(This includes High Flyers Programselection results.)

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And for other year levels…….

Contact the General Office to express interest early in Term 3.

Supply the General Office with copies of your last two sets ofreports and a copy of your birth certificate, passport orappropriate travel documents.

Attend appropriate information sessions as advised by theGeneral Office.

Attend enrolment interview with the Assistant Principal, MrBrendan Dwyer.

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Building Master Plan – The Final Phase to commence in mid 2020

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Wellbeing Centre

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Senior School and International Centre

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STEM and Technology Education

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Other Resources Wellington Website: (including High Flyers Application

Information) www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

Find My School Website: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

My School Website: www.myschool.edu.au

School Tours – Bookings Essential through the Office – 95476822 or

via the school website

Friday March 20 (9.00am)

Monday March 23 (11.00am)

Wednesday April 15 (9.00am)

Monday April 20 (10.00am)

Thursday April 23 (9.00am)

Tuesday April 28 (11.00am)

Friday May 1 (9.00am)

Tuesday May 5 (9.00am) 41

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Mr Hugh BlaikiePrincipal

www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

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