wednesday 29 th april 2015 welcome 1. “the wellington way” values/school motto: caring striving...
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Wellington Secondary College
Open Night
Wednesday 29th April 2015
Welcome
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“The Wellington Way”
Values/School Motto:CaringStrivingLearning
And succeeding.
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A successful school:Our community is very satisfied
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2015 Enrolment1498 Students:
1589 Local and 82 International Fee Paying Students
Year 7:306 Students178 Boys and 132 Girls
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As shown in the Parent Opinion Survey
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Multiple Career Pathways are providedVCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) with a broad
range of offeringsVCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) at both
Intermediate and Senior LevelsVET (Vocational Education & Training) within both VCE &
VCALMIPs (Managed Individual Pathways) for all students in
Years 10 - 12
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We have consistently excellent VCE resultsFurther Mathematics
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Maths Methods
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English
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Physics
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Accounting
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Year 7 Subjects - 2016
EnglishMathematicsScienceHealth & Physical
Education
HumanitiesThe ArtsInformation TechnologyLanguages (French and
Mandarin)
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Accelerated ProgramsOur Select Entry Accelerated Program commenced with Year 7 in
2010. This year our 6th Year 7 Accelerated group commenced.We will continue our accelerated program in 2016.Mathematics Acceleration through selection into advanced maths
groups from Years 7 – 10 culminating in advanced study of VCE Mathematics.
In 2015, there are 3 groups (90 students) participating in Year 7 Maths acceleration.
Accelerated study of VCE subjects from Year 10. This is decided on an individual basis through assessment of student needs and abilities (In 2015, 130 Year 10 students are undertaking an advanced VCE Study in Maths Methods, Legal Studies, Biology, History and Economics).
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ICT
1:1 computing from 2012 - Year 7 BYOD from 2014 - Whole School Wireless Internet Access - Interactive Learning Management System (Moodle)
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Year 7 Devices - 2016At Wellington we recommend that parents purchase
or lease one of the following devices for use in 2016 and beyond:
Acer Netbook with SSD (Solid State Drive)or
Acer Netbook with HD (Hard Drive)
Detailed information will be available later in the year in the enrolment packages sent to Wellington families. Mr Stefyn and Mr Brown can answer your questions tonight.
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Compass introduced in 2013Compass is an interactive on-line tool that
allows parents to view their child’s attendance and progress.
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Support Programs
Individual Learning Plans for “at risk” studentsLiteracy EnhancementNumerous small EAL classes (12 -14 students per
class)Recovery MathsAfter School Homework Clubs
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Students have access to:Strong academic programsMusicDramaSport/Houses
Leadership opportunitiesExtra-curricular clubs Tutoring/Homework ClubA safe, secure environment
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Students are happy and feel safe
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Uniform – Winter, Summer and Sport - Worn With Pride
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State-of-the-art facilities school-wide
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R Block
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Year 7 Centre
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The Fogarty and Ellis Gymnasiums
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Science Centre
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Performing Arts Centre including the MJ Putrino Theatre
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National Partnerships Wellbeing CentreOpened in 2013
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International Centre Opened in 2014
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Landscaped Plaza and Courtyards
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We welcome parent involvementWellington from a parent’s perspectiveOpportunities for parental involvement:
College Council and Sub Committees Performing Arts, Parents & FriendsParents’ ClubAnnual Parent SurveyVolunteer Support:
• Library• Canteen• Uniform Shop
Mrs Merih AcarCouncil President
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Student Leadership• Junior, Middle & Senior School
Captains• Student Representative Council• House Leaders• Sports Leaders• Performing Arts Leaders• International Captains• Curriculum Leaders
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College Captains – Kelly and Dean
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Brandon and EmilyOur Junior School Captains
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International ProgramUp to 90 students, predominantly from Vietnam and China, with
expanding numbers from Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia, add significantly to the multicultural diversity of Wellington Secondary College
This mix of students (50 different nationalities) reflects the strong multicultural nature of the surrounding area, one of the most diverse in Melbourne
“The Wellington Way” is the unifying factor
If interested in hosting International Students, please see Ms Connie Tzelepis, Ms Jade Li or Ms Lyn Thai.
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Key dates for Year 7 enrolment
Friday 8th May
Friday 8th May
Saturday 16th May(9.00am – 12.00pm)
Academic Scholarship and Wellington Accelerated Program On- Line Application closing date.
Music and Sport Scholarships application closing date.
Scholarship and Accelerated Program Tests at Wellington Secondary College (M Block).
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Key dates for Year 7 enrolmentBy Friday 30th
May
From Friday 30th
May
Friday 22nd May
Parents return Year 7 Application Form to Primary School. NB: The new format of the Application Form.
Selection process completed for Accelerated Program
Scholarship and Accelerated Program results announced and families notified
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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 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, Mrs Dulcie Commons.
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Thank you for your attendance tonight. Following your tour, please join us in the Junior School M Block Foyer where Staff and Student leaders will be available to
answer your questions.
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Mr Hugh BlaikiePrincipal
www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au
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Thank You