1. Wednesday 29 th April 2015 Welcome 1

2. “The Wellington Way” Values/School Motto: Caring Striving Learning And succeeding. 2

3. A successful school: Our community is very satisfied 3

4. 2015 Enrolment 1498 Students: 1589 Local and 82 International Fee Paying Students Year 7: 306 Students 178 Boys and 132 Girls 4

5. As shown in the Parent Opinion Survey 5

6. Multiple Career Pathways are provided 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 MIPs (Managed Individual Pathways) for all students in Years 10 - 12 6

7. We have consistently excellent VCE results Further Mathematics 7

8. Maths Methods 8

9. English 9

10. Physics 10

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12. Year 7 Subjects - 2016 English Mathematics Science Health & Physical Education Humanities The Arts Information Technology Languages (French and Mandarin) 12

13. Accelerated Programs Our Select Entry Accelerated Program commenced with Year 7 in 2010. This year our 6 th 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). 13

14. ICT 1:1 computing from 2012 - Year 7 BYOD from 2014 - Whole School Wireless Internet Access - Interactive Learning Management System (Moodle) 14

15. Year 7 Devices - 2016 At 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. 15

16. Compass introduced in 2013 Compass is an interactive on-line tool that allows parents to view their child’s attendance and progress. 16

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19. Support Programs Individual Learning Plans for “at risk” students Literacy Enhancement Numerous small EAL classes (12 -14 students per class) Recovery Maths After School Homework Clubs 19

20. Students have access to: Strong academic programs Music Drama Sport/Houses Leadership opportunities Extra-curricular clubs Tutoring/Homework Club A safe, secure environment 20

21. Students are happy and feel safe 21

22. Uniform – Winter, Summer and Sport - Worn With Pride 22

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31. We welcome parent involvement Wellington from a parent’s perspective Opportunities for parental involvement:  College Council and Sub Committees  Performing Arts, Parents & Friends  Parents’ Club  Annual Parent Survey  Volunteer Support: Library Canteen Uniform Shop Mrs Merih Acar Council President 31

32. Student Leadership Junior, Middle & Senior School Captains Student Representative Council House Leaders Sports Leaders Performing Arts Leaders International Captains Curriculum Leaders 32 College Captains – Kelly and Dean

33. Brandon and Emily Our Junior School Captains 33

34. International Program Up 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. 34

35. Key dates for Year 7 enrolment Friday 8 th May Saturday 16 th 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). 35

36. Key dates for Year 7 enrolment By Friday 30 th May From Friday 30 th May Friday 22 nd 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 36

37. 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. 37

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39. Mr Hugh Blaikie Principal www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au 39