Springfield Secondary College

1. Springfield Secondary College 78 Pleasant Street Caroline Springs Victoria 3023 Phone: 03 9938 6835 Website: www.springfieldsc.newschools.com.au Email: principal@springfieldsc.newschools.com.au

2. Welcome prospective students and parents… A SURE FOUNDATION FROM THE START

3. Springfield Secondary College Overview • Springfield Secondary College is very different to most schools • Academic school that provides important and unique dimensions to prepare all students for the challenges of life in the twenty-first century • Encourage openness, independence, self-motivation and initiative amongst staff and students • Inclusive curriculum and democratic structures to enable student learning in both mainstream and alternative avenues • Co-educational school, with over 800 students, 40% from non-English speaking backgrounds

4. Our Mission Here at Springfield Secondary College, we endeavour to provide our students with first-class education, where they can achieve success in all facets of life. Each and every students is valued, appreciated, and provided with various avenues for personal, cultural and community growth. We source highly qualified, experienced and student-orientated teachers to provide learning opportunities for all our students.

5. Our Vision • Students will learn important values that will stay with them throughout their lives, and help them to contribute positively as adults to both their families, and their communities • At SCC we ever seek to…

6. Celebrate cultural diversity • Seek to reach our potential as students and teachers • Foster the development of all staff and students: intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially • Create a community of learners in which we can all participate • Foster cooperation and involvement with the wider community • Reject discrimination of all forms, including: bullying, racism, sexism and homophobia • Recognise that, because we are the future, the world is ours to shepherd or destroy

7. Springfield Secondary College offers: • Democratic structuring of school policies via School Council and S.R.C • Inclusive education through ‘Sport for All’ and E.S.L learners • Student Welfare and Pastoral Care • Perma-cultural studies for a globally and environmentally sustainable future

8. Springfield Secondary College offers: • A healthy school philosophy and programs • Advanced I.T. equipment/studies for a technological future • Springfield Sports Academy • Performing and Visual Arts • VET/V.C.A.L pathways • L.O.T.E

9. Democratic Structures via Student Council • Consultative and collaborative mode of decision making • Decisions and school structures are sought through teachers, parents, students and our local community • Our school council is elected and responsible for leading the school’s development • 25 members: 5 parents (non DEET employees); 5 parents (DEET employees); 5 community members; 5 students (S.R.C)

10. Student Representative Council (SRC) • Student body is represented by a Student Representative Council (SRC) • Four representatives from each year level, a school captain and a school vice-captain • Elections are held twice a year to give students the representation they want • Students become familiar with the processes of a modern democracy • Students are encouraged to form interest groups and to pursue their aims through the democratic process

11. Inclusive Education through E.S.L programs • High proportion of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds which accounts for our extensive E.S.L program • High value is placed on our students’ native languages and home culture • Inclusion of home languages in classes within the entire school

12. Inclusive Education through ‘Sport for all’ • Structured sport and recreational classes held weekly for all students regardless of perceived ability • Highly qualified and experienced teachers assist students with physical and mental ‘(dis)abilities’ to engage all students in activities • Semi-structured recreational activities conducted daily at morning tea and lunch breaks

13. Diverse and Culturally Aware School • Cultural diversity is celebrated and utilised • We foster a genuine respect for and understanding of the differences that are vital as a community and as a society • Strong links to the varying ethnically based groups within the community • Engage with these groups at every appropriate opportunity • Create learners who are respected for their different cultural identities

14. Cultural Issues Committee • Standing committee dedicated to dealing with any cultural or ethnical based issues in a culturally sensitive way • Ensures that students have their own formal process within which to raise and discuss these issues on their own terms • Importantly, this committee is overseen by members of the teaching staff, who are a vital part of its activities

15. Student Welfare • Peer support program; year 11 and 12 students work with year 7 students in terms 1 and 2 • Activities include: • Billy Cart Derby • Market Day • Incursions and Excursions • Geelong’s Adventure Park

16. Student Counselling • Supportive counselling program for all students • Run by highly qualified and experienced teachers in conjunction with community based charities such as Beyond Blue • Counsellors work with Peer Support Leaders whom assist our year 7 students

17. Pastoral Care • Pastoral groups for every year level; years 7 – 12 • Support for our students as they navigate the many challenges and issues that exist in their daily lives • Supported by the school counselling staff

18. Permaculture / School Gardens Project • Students learn about the environment, natural systems and sustainability • Encourages healthy lifestyle and eating • Vehicle for social interaction • Strengthens relationships between the school, students, families and the community • Exposes students to different career paths

19. Permaculture / School Gardens Program • Rain water tanks • Mulching & Compost • Trees • Items from our Sustainable Garden are used in our ‘Spring-ateria’

20. Healthy School • Access to healthy eating and exercise programs • Do not advocate vending machines • Healthy school canteen alternatives • Daily Breakfast Club • Bike Shelter • Recreational activities • Students are encouraged to participate in sports in our wider community

21. Springfield Sports Academy • Whilst we are committed to the development of the sporting talents of all students, we also offer pathways for students of an elite sporting ability • Highest quality sports programme with specialised coaches, facilities and supportive staff

22. Performing and Visual Arts • Offer unique opportunities in the Arts • Dance, drama, music, visual communication and design, visual art and media studies • 500 seat Springfield Performing Arts Centre • Yearly school production and theatre festival

23. Our musical program is aimed at assisting students to reach their highest potential in musical expression • Program is led by two seasoned professional musicians whom operate their music company nearby our school

24. Information Technology • Equipped with the latest tools for students, teachers and administration staff, including: • Two computer labs with flat panel monitors, additional lap tops, and highly qualified and experienced staff • High speed network and wireless access for lap top use across entire school grounds • School Intranet for access to key learning resources

25. Information Technology • Interactive whiteboards • Students use wiki for school work submission and communication with teachers • Specialised software for Art, Music, Science, Drama and Graphics classes • Programming, games development, networking, web design and multimedia

26. Information Technology • Compulsory IT studies in years 7-10 that equip students for the twentieth century • Elective VCE IT Units for years 11 and 12 • VET IT programs

27. Other areas of study offered… • Mathematics • Science • Humanities • English • Literature Studies • Business Studies • Economics • Health Studies

28. VET/VCAL Pathways • We offer a hands on applied learning environment for students in years 11-12 • Competency based learning including Literacy and Numeracy • Employability skills attained through structured workplace experience through local employers • VCE accredited

29. VCAL Programs Offered

30. L.O.T.E • Whilst keeping with our emphasis on celebrating cultural diversity and offering students the opportunity to learn in their fist language, our bilingual programs enable students to learn curriculum through both English and another language • Languages offered include: • Chinese • French • Italian • Arabic • Spanish • Vietnamese • Farsi

31. Daily Operations

32. Student Uniform • School uniform requirement was decided upon by our School Council and S.R.C members • Decision for their inclusion was based on student safety, student recognition and school pride

33. Ideal school brought to you by……

34. Mrs. Minglu Chen LOTE & Business Mr. Kris Blicavs PE & IT “Principal” Mr. Arthur O’Neil Humanities & Mathematics

35. Miss. Kaycee Parker PE & Humanities Mr. Michael O’Kane ESL & Humanities Mr. MahbuburRahman IT & Mathematics

36. Miss Giovanna Lugara Humanities & English Miss Sara Villiers PE & ESL

37. Resources http://www.healthiergeneration.org/schools.aspx http://www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au/home http://web.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vcal/index.html http://www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ http://www.buckleyparkco.vic.edu.au/BP-prospectus-forprint-V2.pdf