About Northland Secondary College
Page Contents
College Profile
Contact
Location
Employment
Staff List
Koori Education
Annual report
Privacy Policy
Behaviour Policy
International Student Information
College Profile
School Mission and Ethos
Northland Secondary College's mission is to provide a dynamic learning
environment that engages students, embraces diversity and empowers young
people to achieve their full potential.
We aim to be the leading regional provider of innovative and applied education for Years 7 - 13 with specialized high quality programs in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Multimedia, Design and Technologies.
The school has received state and national awards in these areas and has been designated a Leading School by the Victorian Dept of Education and Training for innovation and leadership in the area of Design and Technology. As a Leading School, the college is a state and nationwide model for the teaching of these programs.
The school's ethos is embodied through its values:
Respect for each other and the environment
Originality of thought and action
Courage to embrace challenges
Knowledge to seek, question and achieve
Support through relationships and teamwork
At Northland SC, our highly skilled, passionate and dedicated teachers provide individual support and encourage all students to develop to their full personal and academic potential.
Specialist Programs:
Design Studies
Music Industry Training Certificates
Multi-media
Cisco Computer Networking certificate
School Based New Apprenticeships
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Koori Education
Northland SC is proud of its long-standing close relationship with the
Koori community. Over the past thirty years, many Indigenous students
have successfully completed their education at the college and gone on
to be leaders in their community.
This success was recognised byThe Royal Commission into
Black Deaths in Custody which singled out the school as an example of
what can be achieved at a mainstream school when the needs of Koori students
are accommodated. (Vol.33, 33.1.20)
Northland SC has sought to provide a curriculum inclusive of Aboriginal
knowledge, history and culture and bring the Koori and non-Koori community
together. Its efforts were recognised by the Australian Education Union
which in 2000 awarded the college the Award for Reconciliation
Koori students make up 25% of the student population, one of the highest concentrations of any secondary schools in Melbourne.
The college has two Koori Educators, who work with college staff to provide support to Koori students and their families as well as advice about curriculum and culture.
Principal's Message to International Students
Northland Secondary College embraces cultural diversity and proud to have International students
attending the college. Our friendly staff and students welcome International students and support
them to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for their chosen careers. In recent years the
college has welcomed students from Korea, Malaysia and Canada.
The college is moving to becoming a Years 10-13 Senior College and runs specialist VCE, Vocational
Education and Training (VET) and VCAL programs in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Design and
Technology. It provides special programs and pathways for students wanting to pursue further study
in areas such as the Arts, Multimedia, Fashion, Industrial and Graphic design, Visual Merchandising,
Graphic Arts, Audio/Music production and engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Electro-technology,
Engineering, Furniture Production and Design, Building and Construction, Horticulture, Dance and
Contemporary music.
International Student Information Download PDF
At Northland Secondary College we provide:
*Strong pastoral care program
*Outdoor education and inter-school sports program
*Adventure Leadership programs
*Career, work experience and vocational education programs
*Free Instrumental Music program and tuition
*Junior/Senior bands, jazz bands rock bands, choirs and ensembles
*Drama performances and productions
*Dance studio and Dance program to VCE level
*Co-curricular programs including involvement in SYN FM student-run radio,
Lord Somers Camps, Model United Nations Assembly, Mindshop Excellence,
camps, excursions, regional and statewide student forums etc.
*Substantial computer and multi media facilities all with Internet access
*After school computer access and homework classes
*Breakfast program
For further information about the course please contact
The Principal,Raffaela Galati-Brown
62 Murray road East Preston
PO Box 8041 Northland Vic 3072
Telephone (03) 9478 1333 Facsimile (03) 9471 0929
Email : northland.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Location
Download -Northland Secondary College -PDF map
Link to Google maps
Melways map reference: page 19 B12
Northland Secondary is situated on Murray Road, just next to Northland
Shopping Centre in East Preston, which is a major public transport hub
for the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. (Melway Ref page 19 B12) It is
easily accessible by bus or train/bus. The following buses arrive and
depart from Northland Shopping Centre 251, 517, 527, 549, 550, 555, 556,
563, 567, and 568.
Employment
Sorry there are no positions available at this time, however we are always happy to see your CV.
Application regarding Technology teaching should be directed to Tim Beare @ Ntec. Link to Ntec site
Contact the Principal
For further information about the course please contact
The Principal,Raffaela Galati-Brown
62 Murray road East Preston
PO Box 8041 Northland Vic 3072
Telephone (03) 9478 1333 Facsimile (03) 9471 0929
Email : northland.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Parent Participation
The college welcomes and values parent participation in the life of the
school. Parents are encouraged to be involved in School Council, be on
school committees, help organise and participate in Social events and
school activities, and attend parent/teacher interviews, student performances
and working bees.
Financial support for students under 16
Parents of students up to 16yrs who are on any Government pension or Health
card can get the Education Maintenance Allowance which will cover most
of the material charges, uniform and books expenses. Please ask for assistance
from the General Office.