Wednesday March 24, 2021

Wednesday March 24, 2021

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Acknowledgement of Country

“I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and from where we are joining this virtual meeting,

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.”

The “Wellington Way”

Presented by Mr Hugh Blaikie

Introducing the “Wellington Way”

Our Values and School Motto focus on:

Caring

Striving

Learning

and Succeeding

Mr Hugh Blaikie

Principal

Mr Brendan DwyerMrs Fern BrisbaneMr Dan Butler

The Wellington Instructional Model

The Wellington Instructional Model for effective Teaching and Learning addresses life in the 21st Century

Our aim is to provide students with core skills for 21st Century Global Citizenship for careers that in many cases, have not yet been invented

In all of our classrooms, this skill development focuses on:

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Creative Problem Solving

Communication

Outstanding Results - College Dux of 2020

Arpit SharmaRameen KhanQuang Nguyen

99.15 99.15 99.15

Focusing on the Whole ChildEvery Student, Every Class

3 Sub Schools – Junior, Middle and Senior

Wellbeing and Inclusion Centre:2 Student Wellbeing Coordinators

Social Worker

Doctor

College Nurse

Chaplain

A variety of other Health Professionals to support our Students

Individual Learning Plans for Students

Literacy and Numeracy in all subjects

Numerous ‘English as an Additional Language’ Classes (12 – 14 Students per class)

Breakfast Club and After School Homework Clubs

Wellington Students are Happy, Resilient and Feel Safe

Our uniform options are worn with pride

Summer Uniform PE Uniform

Compass

Compass promotes a genuine, ongoing partnership between

School and Families

Mobile Phone Policy

In line with the Education State Government Policy, Wellington Secondary College does not permit the use of Mobile Phones during the School Day

All Students will be issued with a locker and padlock for safe and secure storage

Phones are to be secured in lockers from 8:30am – 3:05pm

Year 7 Devices - 2022

Our recommendation is that parents purchase the following device from our partner ‘Learning with Technologies’

Lenovo 11e Yoga 6th Gen11.6” HD Screen / Intel Core M3 / 8GB Ram / 256GB Storage / 3 Years Onsite Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection

(Current Indicative price is approximately $1278 inc. GST, but is genuinely subject to change)

Detailed information on purchasing through the College Portal will be available later in the year, within the Enrolment Packages sent to our

families.

If you have any further questions, contact Mr James Heng via helpdesk@wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

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 SupportLibrary

International Student Homestay

Excursions Cindy Pilepich

College Council President

International Program

Our International Program recognizes the importance of globalization in education in the 21st Century

Up to 100 International Students, predominantly from Vietnam, Cambodia and China add significantly to the multicultural diversity of Wellington Secondary College

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

“The Wellington Way” is a unifying factor

If interested in hosting International Students, please contact Ms Connie Tzelepis, the director of our International Program

Student Agency

Presented by Ms Jessica Wallis

Student Voice, Agency and Leadership

Junior, Middle and Senior School Captains

College Council Representation

Student Representative Council

House Leaders

Sports Leaders

Performing Arts Leaders

International Captains

Year 7 Sustainability Leaders Nikoletta FytrakisSandra Smiglewska

College Captains, 2021

Wellington Welcomes You~ Our Aims ~

Connect with our new Year 7 Students in a meaningful way

Allow students to build positive relationships

Bridge Student abilities and promote Happy, Healthy and Active Kids

Better understand our students and identify individual needs

2021 Wellington Welcomes You~ Design Challenge ~

Welcome to Viola the Vanellus

Our 2021 College Mascot

Junior School Captains’ Address

Lazar Matkovic Pragna Umapathi

Wellbeing at WellingtonPresented by Mr Peter O’Bree

What is the first word?

Every staff member is part of the wellbeing network

The Wellbeing culture at Wellington for students is to:

• Look out for your friends

• Recognize when you need help

• Ask any staff member for assistance

• Know that the Wellbeing Team has got your back.....

Respectful Relationships• Whole school program• Curriculum and school-wide activities &

elements• Gender equity important in reducing family

violence• Lead School in the program• Safe supportive environment• Respectful attitudes and actions towards each

other, embracing diversity.

Curriculum

Presented by Ms Marina Stergiou

The College Timetable

The College timetable is made up of 6 periods per day:2 x 100 Minute Sessions

2 x 50 Minute Sessions

Compulsory studies include:English / EAL

Mathematics

Humanities

Science

Physical, Sport and Health Education

Drama

Digital Technologies

Languages (French or Chinese)

Art (one semester)

Music (one semester)

High Flyer Program

Year 7 to 9 on application

Focus on 21st Century Skills and Knowledge:

Collaboration and Communication

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

Learning a musical instrument (in Year 7) to enhance intellectual development

Participation in a range of subject competitions and passion design sprints

Co-curricular Studies

Instrumental MusicThis is in addition to scheduled Music Lessons

Peer Support ProgramYear 7 students work in small groups with selected and trained Year 10 students during Semester 1

Transition ProgramAll Year 7 students are involved in the ‘Wellington Welcomes You’ program

Drama Production

Interschool Sports

Sports Carnivals

Career Pathways

All students have access to multiple career pathway options at Wellington:

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 and Training) within both VCE and VCAL

Careers Education Pathways (Managed Individual Pathways) for all students, especially years 9 - 12

Building Master Plan

Presented by Mr Dan Butler

Building Master Plan

The Final Phase commenced in Early 2021

Building Master Plan

Senior School

Building Master Plan

Wellbeing and Inclusion Centre

Building Master Plan

The Final Phase commenced in Early 2021

Building Master Plan

STEM and Technology Education

2022 Enrolments

Presented by Mr Brendan Dwyer

Key Dates for Year 7 Enrolment

Wellington High Flyer Program on-line application closing date ($85 Application Fee) Access the registration via our College website. (Be aware that a late fee of $235 applies).www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

Friday May 7

Saturday May 15High Flyer Program tests at Wellington Secondary College (M-Block)

Key Dates for Year 7 Enrolment

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

Friday May 14

Parents at Government Primary Schools should return Year 7 Application Forms to your government Primary School – Not to Wellington Secondary College.

Key Dates for Year 7 Enrolment

Primary Schools notify parents of Secondary School placements for 2022Wednesday August 4

Wellington enrolment packages are sent to families who have been accepted to attend Wellington Secondary College in 2022.

(This includes the High Flyer Program selection results)

From Thursday

August 5

Enrolment 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 of reports and a copy of your Birth Certificate, Passport or Appropriate Travel Documents

Attend appropriate information sessions as advised by the General Office

Attend enrolment interview with the Assistant Principal, Mr Brendan Dwyer

Additional Information and Resources

Wellington Website: www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.auIncudes High Flyer Application Information

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

My School Website: www.myschool.edu.au

Human Rights Video (2019): https://youtu.be/mPvgO0IVpIc

Wellington Transition Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-933699651/transitioning-to-wsc-feat-shayla-jemma-vin-mitchell-leen

College Tours

Bookings are Essential.

Please book via the General Office (03 9547 6822) or the College Website

Available Sessions:

Thursday March 25 – 9:00am

Friday March 26 – 11:00am

Monday March 29 – 9:00am

Tuesday March 30 – 11:00am

Tuesday April 20 – 11:00am

Wednesday April 21 – 9:00am

Thursday April 22 – 9:00am

Monday April 26 – 9:00am

Wednesday April 28 – 11:00am

Friday April 30 – 9:00am

Answering your Questions

Answering your Questions

We trust that those who lodged questions prior to the presentation tonight have got the answers they were looking for.

For questions that were not specifically covered:We offer Flute as part of the Instrumental Music Program

Our 2021 school charges are $220 for every year level. These will be reviewed for 2022 by the College Council in August and will be part of the information packs that are sent out to those families who choose Wellington Secondary College

Thank you for attending our Online Open Night.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the College.

Thank You

This presentation will be uploaded to the College Website in the next couple of days

Phone: 03 9547 6822

Email: wellington.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Website: www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au