Department of Education - Victoria

Gisborne Secondary College is a large, stand alone, Year 7-12 College with an enrolment of approximately 1000 students. Our large catchment area covers the Macedon Ranges, north-west of Melbourne. Over 70% of our students travel to school by bus and the College is an important social focal point for students from different towns of the region.

 

Our school has an incredibly strong pathways and transition program, supporting close to 70 VCE and VCE VM units of study each year. We also have students accessing pathways through School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeships, and numerous VET programs. A comprehensive Applied Learning program operates, with excellent outcomes for the students involved.

 

We have also established an excellent reputation in the Performing Arts, a program supported by our superb Performing Arts Centre.

 

Our community is also comprised of incredibly passionate and talented sports people and we send over 50 sports teams out to compete every year, many of whom reach regional and even state level. 

 

The College aims to ensure that individuals feel safe, secure and supported in their learning within a large cohort. We are seen by the community as having a strong focus on student wellbeing and have strong links to local support agencies.

 

Staff work together in Professional Learning Teams dedicated to building teacher capacity and improving student outcomes at all levels.

 

 

Other key features of the College include:

• A new instructional Framework developed by the College (LEARN), which includes a strong focus on evidence-based HITS.
• A Junior Sub-School (year 7 to 9) and a Senior Sub-School (year 10 - 11)
• In 2026 we will introduce a year 7 extension program called Aspire
• A specific Year 9 Program designed to lift engagement and develop adult-like responsibilities
• A three-year Senior School Program that allows all students to accelerate across year levels, and ensures students are better prepared for the challenges of senior school qualifications.
• An extensive VET program, including: Building & Construction, Furniture Making, Music, and Dance
• A strong vocational program including access to School Based Apprenticeship and the HeadStart program.
• A strong careers development and pathways program
• A Double-court Gymnasium, in joint use with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, valued at $4m
• The 216-seat Barcham Theatre housed within the new performing arts complex, refurbished at a cost of $1.3m.
• In 2025 we opened a brand new administration building and wellbeing centre
• In 2026 we will open our brand new trades hub
• A 1:1 `Bring Your Own Device' Computer program that provides for computer connectivity for all students across all year levels.

 

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.