AddressGlen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school offering a traditional, academic approach with firm discipline in a supportive environment and a rich and varied extra-curricular program.
Vision and Values
Our students are empowered with a desire to learn and grow as individuals, and to become connected local and global community members who respect the rights of all ¿ Learn, Grow, Connect
Mission Statement
Our community believes passionately in state education and education as a human right. Our objectives in achieving our vision are;
· providing a challenging academic curriculum
· learning and connections beyond the classroom
· celebrating our learning endeavours
· teaching and encouraging critical and reflective thinking
· encouraging independent and creative thinking
· fostering a sense of belonging
· developing diverse and positive relationships
· promoting a sustainable future
· developing agile, self-confident and resilient learners
Values Statement
· Growth and striving ¿ we grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating together
· Equity and integrity ¿ we all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.
· Care and respect ¿ we care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our best
The college runs a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning program: SEAL. This program allows talented students to work a year in advance of their peers in the core subjects of English, Maths, Humanities and Science. Feedback from parents, students and staff has been consistently positive.
Our strong EAL and International Student Program also reflect our international focus.
The College has recently completely a 10.1 million dollar school refurbishment which included a new netball size gymnasium and sports complex, 5 new science rooms, 2 new food technology rooms, refurbished arts wing and new VCE and wellbeing centres. We also have a 260 seat Performing Arts Centre. We have recently been granted additional funding to accommodate a further 250 students taking our capacity to 1200 students.
The college has 63.0 EFT teachers, 3 Principal class, and 21.4 Education Support staff. The college's leadership team, with the support of our college council and parents, will continue to strive for excellence throughout the school.
Language Learning at Glen Eira College
We have a strong focus on high quality language learning. Students can choose from French (3 streams), Japanese (2 streams) and Hebrew.
French:
· French 1st Language (We are accredited by the French Government to deliver the CNED program)
- French Immersion - Students study 3 lessons a week of French Language and 3 lessons a week of Humanities and 2 of Drama in French language using Immersion methodology
- Mainstream French
Japanese:
- Japanese Immersion - Students study 3 lessons a week of Japanese Language and 4 lessons a week of Science in Japanese language using Immersion methodology
- Mainstream Japanese
Student Success
We emphasize student success through provision of a comprehensive curriculum and a broad range of year 10 to 12 subjects. Challenging extra-curricular programs, together with opportunities for personal development and leadership training, cater for a variety of individual needs and enable students to develop social and intellectual strengths. University enhancement programs, acceleration and access to extension studies ensure specialist student talents are enriched and nurtured in an environment of encouragement, motivation and celebration.
A tradition of excellent VCE results ensures all our graduates progress to the university and TAFE courses of their choice.
School Improvement Focus
Glen Eira College has been on a strategic improvement journey and has achieved significant growth of student numbers and improved educational outcomes. We were recently recognised with The Age¿s `Schools that Excel¿ Award for our outstanding results. Glen Eira College has become the community¿s school of choice.
We are determined to continue this improvement as our focus becomes delivery of challenging holistic educational programs that meet the needs of our students. Glen Eira College is committed to ongoing school improvement and welcomes highly capable professionals keen to be part of our growth as the school of choice in Caulfield.
For further information about us, please refer to the College Website
www.gec.vic.edu.au
