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Acceptable Use Agreement

Principal's Welcome

Purpose, Vision and School Values Banner Photo

Purpose, Vision and School Values Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Our Values

Contact Information and Key Staff Banner Photo

Contact Information and Key Staff Key Staff, Contact with the College

Term Dates, 2025 Term 1

College Map

Bell Times Normal Day, House Assemblies, End of Term Dismissal

Behaviour Expectations

Attendance Attendance Policy, Absences, Signing-in, Signing-out

Uniform Expectations Wearing the College Uniform

General Information Booklists, Canteen, Camps and Excursions, Co-Curricular Activities, Damage to Buildings or Equipment, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Houses, Instrumental Music, Library, Lockers, Lost Property, Newsletters, Student Exit Procedures, Student Representative Council (SRC), Valuables, Visitors

Wellbeing Student Wellbeing Team, Wellbeing Centre, Referring to the Wellbeing Team, Information for Parents of VCE Students

VCE Overview Minimum Requirements - VCE , Minimum Requirements - VCE VM

Subjects and Courses

MAPS for Teaching and Learning Model

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

IT Computer Use, Student Email and Password Information, Compass, Compass Newsfeed, Microsoft Teams, Printing and Photocopying

Mentoring

Oral Presentation Policy

VCE in Year 10

Progression Policy

School Assessed Coursework (SACs) Banner Photo

School Assessed Coursework (SACs) Achievement of Outcomes for Satisfactory Completion, School Assessed Coursework (SACs), SAC Absence

VET

Change of Subject

Assessment and Reporting

Non Satisfactory Completion of VCE Units

Late Submission of Work

Academic Redemption Process (Year 10 only)

Plagiarism and Authentication Policy Banner Photo

Plagiarism and Authentication Policy Examples of Plagiarism, How Plagiarism can be Avoided, Protocols for the Completion of Assessment Tasks Years 7-12 , Breaches in Assessment Protocols, Reporting a Breach in Assessment Protocols for Senior Students, Consequences, Communication

VCAA Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT), Derived Examination Score (DES)

VCAA Special Provisions

Scored vs. Non-Scored VCE NSC Process for a Non-Scored

Mobile Phone Policy

Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools

Careers and Pathways SEAS - Special Entry Access Scheme

Health Centre Care for ill students, Accidents or Illness, Medication

Location and Transport By Rail: , By Bus:

Driving to School Student Drivers Policy

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Principal's Welcome

Mrs Jackie Harris, Principal

Norwood Secondary College is proud to have served the local community for more than 60 years, on the land of the Wurundjeri people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. In this time, the College has established an outstanding reputation as a provider of educational excellence.

Whilst we are a college that values our rich heritage and traditions, we remain committed to innovation and the provision of a forward-thinking curriculum. First and foremost, we seek to educate students at their point of need, in a way that not only extends their learning but fosters their curiosity to be life-long learners. Our staff are passionate, committed and take great pride in nurturing the talents, interests and ambitions of our students.

Not only do we value the rich learning environment within the classroom, but we place high importance in the learning that takes place outside the walls of a traditional classroom space. Our students are strongly encouraged to be the very best versions of themselves and explore opportunities in the varied co-curricular program. The talents and interests of students in the areas of visual and performing arts, outdoor education, music performance and on the sporting-field are nurtured and valued.

Underpinning the educational experience at Norwood are the 4 core College values of Respect, Aspiration, Responsibility and Resilience.

We take our role seriously in ensuring that when our students graduate from the College, that they leave as articulate, competent and passionate young adults, ready to make their own contribution socially, economically and culturally to society; equipped with the values to really make a difference in our world. Our values underpin all that we do and are central to providing the best education experience for all students.

Students are proud to attend Norwood Secondary College and we are proud of them. We are grateful to be part of their journey as they develop into confident, resilient and intellectually curious young adults.