1. 86 Anderson Street South Yarra Victoria 3141 Australia Telephone 03 9862 9200 Facsimile 03 9866 5768 Melbourne Girls Grammar ABN 81 116 806 163 Provider Number: 00322D CRISCOS Course: 016077C

2. Sarah-Kay & Cleo sarah-kay.coulter@mggs.vic.edu.au Welcome to Australia!

3. Australian Education System There is an Australian Curriculum

4. Generally education in Victoria may be divided into a four groups: pre-school, primary education, secondary education and tertiary education. Victoria Education System Education is overseen by the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), whose role is to provide policy and planning advice for the delivery of education.Department of Education and Early Childhood Development There are two state ministers - Education and for Children and Early Childhood Development. Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority The mission of the VCAA is to provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting that enables individual lifelong learning. Early Years 0 - 8Early Years Foundation to 10 Senior Secondary VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)

5. Melbourne Girls Grammar has specialised in providing a quality education for girls since 1893. An independent Anglican School with close to 1000 Students. Vision Melbourne Girls Grammar aspires to develop ethical women of action. Through a focus on learning, research and innovation we will be recognised by our own community, the national and international community as a leading school in girls' education. Mission In the pursuit of our vision, Melbourne Girls Grammar is committed to the provision of an exceptional education for girls, with an emphasis on strong Christian values, high expectations, creativity and academic challenge. Within a supportive and optimistic culture we provide opportunities for students to discover their passions and build their capacities for action and influence within their many life contexts. Values In support of our mission, MGGS values are: Integrity Compassion Courage Self Discipline Melbourne Girls Grammar

6. Learning Early Learning Early Learning Junior Years Junior Years Middle Years Middle Years Senior Years Senior Years elearning elearning Wellbeing Programs Wellbeing Programs Co-curricular Programs Co-curricular Programs Melbourne Girls Grammar

7. Management Structure One Principal One Principal Two Deputy Principals Two Deputy Principals 11 Executive Staff 11 Executive Staff 15 School Council 15 School Council Melbourne Girls Grammar

8. Our Facilities Melbourne Girls Grammar boasts world class facilities across two purpose built and thoughtfully designed campuses. The latest of technology, learning spaces and specialist interest centres across both campuses allow every girl at Melbourne Girls Grammar to fully explore a diverse, contemporary curriculum that offers outstanding opportunities for their growth and development. The Merton Hall Campus provides a chapel, gymnasium, library, dining hall, specialist Art, Drama and Science Centres, assembly hall, multipurpose sports fields and a rowing facility located nearby on the banks of the Yarra River. The recently renovated Boarding House (which caters for approximately 80 students) and the Enrolments Centre are also located on the Merton Hall Campus. Wildfell, a world class facility, was built in 2011 for the innovative Middle Years Program, which includes an eLearning studio and Learning Studios that incorporate a range of trends in learning environments. Morris Hall, the Junior Years Campus, is newly renovated and incorporates Learning Studios, specialist Art, Music and Science Centres, beautifully landscaped oval and sustainable gardens. Melbourne Girls Grammar

9. Our Community Old Grammarians Every student who has attended Melbourne Girls Grammar for any period of time is a member of the Old Grammarians Society, affectionately known as the OGS Parents We are fortunate to have a very high level of parental involvement at MGGS, and additionally, a very vibrant and passionate Parent Community. Melbourne Girls Grammar