Warrnambool College
Adolescence is a joyful and complex transition from childhood to adulthood and we have the honour and the responsibility of guiding our children into the next phase of the life journeys. I say journeys because the pathway is individual and in this era of change, our students are likely to have a rich variety of life experiences and employment choices as they navigate their way through life.
Every child is precious. Each has their own set of skills, their own personality and their own dreams. We seek to help them prepare to be effective workers, good people and involved citizens. We share this journey with our parents and guardians and in this we hold the most profound responsibility in our society.
We value academic rigour, innovation in all areas of the curriculum and the belief that education is vital for a good life. We know that on-going learning and learning to learn are essential skills for our students to carry through their lives.
Warrnambool College is a government high school (years 7-12) in the regional town of Warrnambool in south-west Victoria, Australia. It was formed from the merger of Warrnambool Secondary College (previously Warrnambool High School) and Warrnambool North Secondary College (previous Warrnambool North Technical School) in 1994. As of 2011 it has nearly 1000 students and over 110 staff. This includes the WAVE school, a small campus for alternative education located in central Warrnambool.
Warrnambool College is an innovative, safe and sustainable school that promotes confidence, responsibility and a love of learning. Our values include:
Learning as a life long pursuit
Mutual respect, justice, tolerance, integrity, diversity and inclusiveness in relationships
Positive participation of all members of our community
Embracing change
Optimism and resilience
Inclusive decision making
Persistence
Sustainability in all things
