EDUCATION GUIDE
At Epping Public School we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to the education of our students.
The school has consistently achieved outstanding academic success. The students thrive in an environment that encourages them to become confident, independent learners. We provide learning programs that respond to the individual learning needs of all our students. Our programs include enrichment opportunities to extend academically advanced students. Our school offers excellent opportunities for students in leadership, band, sport, music, environmental care, debating and public speaking.The commitment and professionalism of our teachers are reflected in their delivery of outstanding educational programs. Epping Public School provides a safe, happy and cohesive environment.
Our positive school rules promote self discipline, friendship, respect and responsibility. Social learning experiences build towards successful life skills. As a welcoming and friendly school, we work in close partnership with parents and the wider community. We value their input and support.
Epping Heights Public School has been delivering a high quality education to the children of Epping since 1957. Set on attractive grounds in a quiet cul-de-sac, our school is a school in which excellent results are achieved in a caring and nurturing environment.The major goals of the school are reflected in the behaviour and attitudes of the children, their families and staff. As a relatively small school with approximately 330 children, teachers and staff can develop friendships with each and every child. Children's strengths are identified and built upon so the self-esteem and confidence of every child is enhanced.
Our school is one where students thrive under the guidance of dedicated and genuinely caring professionals and highly supportive families. We are proud to provide a balanced education across academic, sports and arts areas designed to develop healthy well-rounded children and future citizens. Thank you for visiting our website.
Epping West Public School is situated in a very established community which is characterised by caring parents, a high level of interest in education and a willingness to be involved in the school community. This is evidenced by the resultant actions of parent groups such as the Auxiliary and the P&C. The school has a very experienced staff who are committed to achieving quality educational outcomes.
The staff are multi-skilled and are involved in a wide range of extra-curricula activities. The school has a focus on promoting excellence in academic performance, performing arts and sport, developing opportunities which create a balance between the three. The school promotes the welfare of all stakeholders: children, parents and staff, ensuring that needs are met, opinions are heard and valued and issues are resolved. Our school community includes students from diverse cultural backgrounds and three special classes for students with a moderate intellectual disability.
Every student is provided opportunities to develop skills that will carry them beyond their school years. Our school offers excellence and innovation in Quran instruction, differentiated curriculum in relation to the secular subjects, a hands on and practical approach to the Islamic Studies, as well as smorgasbord of extra curricular activities especially in relation to sports.
Central to the college's educational philosophy is a belief that all students should be exposed to a range of curriculum options in order that they may gain a broad and comprehensive education which allows them to make choices in VCE, VCAL further study, and employment.
The college is committed to providing educational opportunities to students from all cultural backgrounds and of varied ability in the belief that this enriches the experience of all students.
The commitment to high level academic achievement, multiculturalism and equal opportunity is a recognition of the needs and aspirations of our community and of the emphasis that the college places on these aspects.
We seek to create a college culture which engenders in each of our students an expectation of achievement. The challenging educational environment is delivered by a highly professional and dedicated staff.
It is a single campus, Year 7-12 co-educational school. The structure of Middle Years Professional Learning Teams at Years 7, 8 and 9 and Senior School (10-12) recognizes that our students pass through distinct developmental and learning stages.
The LNSC vision is “Inspire Believe Achieve” which promotes the principles of meeting challenges, working together and respecting others. A challenging, comprehensive and flexible curriculum provides for the needs and individual differences of each student.
Meadowglen has a total student population in the low 600s.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Meadowglen provides many extracurricular activities: camps from grades 3 to 6, grade 2 sleepover, swimming for all year levels, interschool sport, sporting activities at the district level, Bike Education, and a number of Performing Arts projects such as a whole school concert, school production, band, choir and the ever popular Meadowglen Idol. The school also supports a student leadership program, a student council and two school captains who are elected each year.
Mill Park Secondary College is a 7 - 12 School offering an Australian-based curriculum. It offers a demanding College program of stimulating and challenging experiences. Mill Park Secondary College also offers programs for students whose needs include English as a Second Language. The Learning Centre for Overseas Students services those students who are talented and need support. Integrated into the school program are Computer Studies, German language, arts enrichment, Physical Education, an extensive fine arts program including Music, Dance and Drama.
Mill Park Secondary College has highly skilled and experienced teachers who are trained to recognize each student's learning style and adapt their teaching methods so that individual learning is maximized. Maximum class size is 25 students.