AddressPurpose:
Goroke P-12 College¿s purpose is to assist students reach their maximum potential. We will provide a nurturing, balanced, safe and stimulating learning environment at all times and in all places, where the learning is individualised and students take responsibility for their learning. We will value the individual and foster the development of resilience so that our students are able to leave school well prepared for their future. The school will create positive relationships to provide opportunities for our students to develop connections with their communities and an understanding of the world around them. We commit to providing accessible, affordable and ongoing learning for all our school community.
School oath:
We continually strive for personal growth and promote our values of respect, excellence, honesty and resilience through our everyday words and actions.
School values:
Goroke P-12 College supports the following values for our school community:
· Respect ¿ We care for ourselves, others, property and the environment.
· Excellence ¿ We promote high expectations and strive to be our best.
· Honesty ¿ We have the courage to say and do the right thing.
· Resilience ¿ We approach challenges with a positive attitude and aim to bounce back during difficult times.
School profile:
Goroke P-12 College is situated in the rural township of Goroke, 30 minutes from the South Australian border. The school buildings and grounds are attractive and well maintained.
Our school has excellent links to the local community, and our students and staff are frequently involved in projects and activities around the town and shire. Where possible, partnerships between the school and the various service and sporting organisations and committees within the town are created and maintained. The School Council and Parents¿ and Friends¿ Association are strong supporters of the school and our improvement efforts.
We run a bus each day from Horsham that brings students from Horsham to our school. Our school remains committed to fostering the links between the school, the Goroke Pre-School and other schools in our region to provide mutually beneficial outcomes and smooth transition programs.
Goroke has had a slow but steady decline in population, reflecting general population trends in rural areas. Our current 2023 enrolment figure is 80 students and 21.04 FTE staff. Our school has continually kept school fees to a minimum, so school-raised funds are limited, and the school subsidises VET fees. Over the life of our current Strategic plan, flexible learning and classroom arrangements will need to be considered and implemented.
Goroke P-12 College offers students a variety of Senior pathways with students having the opportunity to select the new VPC, VCE VM or VCE at a Senior level to best meet their interests and needs post schooling. We are proud that the range of VCE subjects on offer is comparable with larger regional schools.
A range of parent occupations are noted on our enrolment documents. Maintaining an awareness and empathy for the diverse range of family backgrounds of our students is a priority. Students have access to a range of support services and intervention programs. The small number of students at Goroke P-12 College allows close attention to student needs. Supportive student welfare and management structures are in place.
In general personnel turnover is low, with an average turn-over of 1 to 2 staff per year, which provides a stable learning environment for our students. Staff are well supported by the Principal and Leadership team, and opportunities for staff to lead initiatives is always encouraged.
Our school believes that student exposure to ICT and new technologies is a vital part of preparing students for employment and life after school. We have made a significant financial investment to ensure our equipment and ICT facilities remain current, and affordable for families.
We are also focusing on individualising teaching and learning for our students and use ILPs to support students achieve their relevant goals.
Emphasis is placed on the school values, their promotion, and the acknowledgement of how and when these values have been exhibited by members of our school community.
The school fosters close, supportive, and positive relationships amongst the staff and with students, parents and the broader school community through its commitment to open, regular communication, promotion of our school values and the creation of opportunities to engage and connect with key stakeholders.
School service standards:
The school guarantees all students access to a broad, balanced, flexible and individualised curriculum where teachers work in partnership with students and parents to drive improvement. A commitment to timely, focused feedback is guaranteed.
The school provides a safe, well maintained and stimulating environment where DE guidelines are followed and behavioural and OHS matters are dealt with in a consistent manner and as a priority.
The school has a Performance and Development culture that ensures staff are committed to meeting the goals and targets of the Strategic plan. The staff undertake relevant whole school and individual professional development connected to school priorities, their subject area and current Performance and Development plans.
Child Safety statement:
Goroke P-12 College considers the safety of children as being of paramount importance. Our school has no tolerance of child abuse. Our statement is supported by relevant policies and procedures that can be accessed on the Goroke P-12 College website http://www.gorokep12.vic.edu.au/ via the Policies tab.
Every person involved in Goroke P-12 College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
