AddressCollingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly-arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3).
We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.
Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context. The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural education aides support teachers, students and families.
Vision
We provide innovative, creative, high quality EAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.
At Collingwood English Language School:
· We provide an exceptional English as an Additional Language program in a welcoming, caring, friendly, collaborative and inclusive learning community
· We provide EAL leadership and advocacy
· Our EAL Specialist teachers provide high quality learning and teaching in a safe and supportive environment
· Our students are courageous and determined learners and become effective members of the school and wider community
· Our parents and guardians are active participants in their students learning and in the school community
Values
Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values
Respect: for ourselves, each other and our environment
Kindness: to others through compassion and celebrating success
Learning: being ready to learn, do my best, be actively engaged, share ideas and welcome feedback. Seek support.
Collingwood Campus
Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre north east of the city centre. This is the original campus.
Broadmeadows Campus
The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St Broadmeadows, and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus)
Craigieburn Campus
The Craigieburn campus is located on Northleigh Ave, approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.
South Morang Campus
The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 and is co-located with The Lakes South Morang College, at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.
Further information
Further information is available from the Collingwood English Language School website,
including:
School Strategic Plan 2022-2025
https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/documents/CELS-School-Strategic-Plan-2022-2025.pdf
