Introduction

Vision Statement

Norwood Secondary College, established in 1958, is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Mullum Mullum Creek Valley. Our well maintained and purpose built facilities blend with the environment and support a vibrant teaching and learning community.

Norwood Secondary College provides innovative and engaging teaching and learning for all students. We focus on successfully engaging students as active participants in life-long learning. Our curriculum nurtures the potential of each student and encourages them to achieve their personal best in all areas. At Norwood our students are well prepared for the challenges and rigours of an academic curriculum and thrive on the opportunities offered by our sporting, leadership, camping and outdoor education programs. Instrumental Music and Performing Arts (including school productions) are an integral part of the school’s co-curricular program.

At Norwood Secondary College students are provided with a sound basis for a life that is fulfilling, respectful of self, others and the environment. We prepare our students to be flexible, adaptable, innovative leaders in our local and global community.

Our bonds with the community are a source of strength and inspiration for us. Our students gain much from their links and involvement with community programs and activities, whilst the contributions of parents and friends are valued and encouraged across all aspects of College life.

Values Statement

The College recently determined that there are four key values that will guide our daily dealings with all members of the College community.

Norwood’s Values will now be embodied in:

• RESPECT – All members of our community are expected to respect the College, others and themselves.
•  ASPIRATION – Students are encouraged to be the best they can be, in all endeavours.
•  RESPONSIBILITY – All members of our community are expected to take responsibility for their actions.
•  RESILIENCE – The College will provide experiences and support to assist our community members develop both a strong sense of worth and the capacity to overcome negative experiences or disappointments.

2024 AIP – Summary of Key Goals

Goal 1: Maximise the achievement and learning growth of all students.

• Strengthen all teachers’ capacity to use data to teach to a student’s point of need.
• Build all teachers’ capacity to be teachers of Literacy.
• Embed consistent understanding and high-quality implementation of the school’s instructional model (MAPS).
• Build all teachers’ capacity to be teachers of Numeracy.

Goal 2: To improve the health, wellbeing and engagement of all students.

• To implement and embed evidence-based, school-wide approaches that promote wellbeing, regular attendance and school connectedness.
• Develop students as active and empowered learners.