Department of Education - Victoria

Carranballac P-9 College is a government school for students from Foundation to Year 9. Located in the western Melbourne suburb of Point Cook, the college comprises two campuses: Boardwalk (established in 2002) and Jamieson Way (established in 2006). As of June 2025, the college enrolled approximately 863 students, including 25 international students, reflecting our diverse and multicultural community. The student body represents over 63 nationalities, with approximately 32% of students from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. The college is led by a principal class team consisting of the college principal, two campus principals and two assistant principals, supported by 80 teaching staff and 32 non-teaching staff.

Vision, Mission, Values:

• Vision: "One College, Infinite Possibilities, Working Together, Embracing the Future"
• Mission: "Our College fosters excellence in lifelong learners who are resilient, connected, and respectful"
• Values: Respect, Inclusiveness, Resilience, Integrity, Responsibility

These guiding principles underpin aspects of the college's operations, fostering a cohesive and inclusive school culture.

Curriculum and Learning Approach:

The college delivers a comprehensive learning program that is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, ensuring high-quality and engaging learning opportunities for all students. Key curriculum areas include:

• English and Mathematics: Targeted, evidence-based programs designed to strengthen essential literacy and numeracy skills
• Languages: Japanese language instruction is provided from Foundation through to Year 8, supporting students to develop intercultural understanding and communication skills
• Science: A science program fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and inquiry skills across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Students benefit from access to well-equipped science laboratories that support practical investigations and hands on learning experiences
• Humanities: Covering history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics, the humanities curriculum helps students build a deeper understanding of society, culture, and the world around them
• Arts and Technology: Encompassing visual arts, music, food technology, and wood technology, these programs encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills
• Health and Physical Education: Structured programs promote physical wellbeing, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong healthy habits through a diverse range of sporting activities
• Electives Program (Years 7-9): A broad, student-centred electives program empowers learners in Years 7 to 9 to pursue their interests and passions while building agency, confidence, and future pathways.

The college is beginning to embed the Department of Education's Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) and utilises Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to ensure data-informed and differentiated instruction.

Student Wellbeing and Support:

A wellbeing framework supports students' social and emotional development, featuring a wellbeing assistant principal supported by a wellbeing team, mental health practitioner for secondary students, two mental health in primary school (MHIPS) coordinators at each campus (total 1.2) and a defence school mentor assisting families in transition. Programs such as Resilience, Right and Respectful Relationships (RRRR), School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), and restorative practices are integral to promoting a safe and respectful learning environment. Additionally, the college provides:

• Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI)
• Implementation of Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIPs) to support Tier 3 students
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address student needs.

Facilities and Community Engagement:

The College facilities include the following:

• Performing arts centre utilised for school and community events
• Science laboratories and technology rooms
• Music rooms with recording studios
• Well-resourced libraries and flexible learning spaces
• Outdoor areas featuring ovals, basketball courts, shaded playgrounds and turfed play spaces

The college maintains partnerships with local organisations, such as Scouts Victoria, and offers an outside school hours care program through 'Quantin Binnah', accommodating families' needs beyond regular school hours.

Strategic Direction:

Following the 2021 school review, the college implemented a four-year strategic plan focusing on:

1. Maximising student achievement and growth, particularly in literacy and numeracy
2. Enhancing student voice and agency in learning
3. Improving student wellbeing and engagement across all year levels

These goals were pursued through continuous professional development, curriculum refinement, and community collaboration.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.