Department of Education - Victoria

The Grange P-12 College is a multi-campus school located in Hoppers Crossing in the outer Western Suburbs of Melbourne in the growth corridor of the City of Wyndham.  The College is culturally diverse, with our students coming from 58 countries and speaking over 60 languages.

All teaching staff are members of a Professional Learning Community who work collectively to develop curriculum and analyse data to ensure work is at an appropriate level for all students.  Our focus is to ensure each student is successful at school and is able to complete Year 12, progressing to their chosen pathway in either tertiary study, training or full-time work.  

Our Sports Science Academy Program specialises in Rugby, Netball, Volleyball, Cricket and Gymnastics.  This program operates from Year 4 onwards with pathway partnerships around Sport Science and tertiary institutions.  

Our STEM Academy is a multidisciplinary, accelerated learning program that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications and hands-on, problem-based learning.

The Grange P-12 College offers smooth transitions through the various stages of schooling: P-4; 5-8 and 9-12.  Students moving into Prep are immersed in a strong transition program, providing a seamless orientation program into school from kindergarten, day care or home.  All students have access to a well-resourced pathways program from Year 4.   A range of intervention programs also exist across the College to support student learning as well as individual learning plans for students in Year P-6.  All Year 6 students undertake a weekly elective program at the Secondary Campus to familiarise and establish highly supportive transition to Year 7

There are many options in the later years of schooling for VCE VM VPC and VET.  Students in Year 10 can access vocational and VCE programs and we are well resourced with a Trade Training Centre focused on automotive studies, as well as VET courses in Hospitality and Hairdressing.

The Grange P-12 College has a supportive and encouraging ethos enabling students to engage in a sense of belonging within our school community.  Similarly, staff are highly supported by well-resourced Sub School Teams, Wellbeing Teams and Professional Learning Communities. Our Marrung strategy strongly supports engagement, positive attendance and pathways planning for our Koorie students.

The establishment of a dedicated Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) Hub will provide an inclusive, structured, and targeted pathway for students in Years 10-12 and Years 7-9 particularly those from priority cohorts including students with disabilities, Koorie students, and students at risk of disengagement. Our programs such as Applied Learning (VPC), Stepping Stones are significant in supporting students from these priority cohorts tailoring to their specific learning styles. These focus on both educative and emotional development and are embedded in all curriculum areas.

The Grange P-12 College is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard regarding decisions affecting their lives.  Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability. 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.