Principal’s Welcome

Empowering learners, making connections, achieving success is the vision of Yarrawonga College P–12. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every student feels supported to explore their interests, build their strengths, and confidently pursue their chosen pathways.

YCP–12 offers well researched and consistent approaches in student leadership, literacy and numeracy, visual arts, music performance, technology, sport, and the sciences. Our supportive approach ensures that students are not only challenged to achieve their personal best, but also empowered to make meaningful choices about their future.

The underpinning philosophy of the College is to foster high achievement by developing the learning capacities of all students, while nurturing their wellbeing and self-belief. We aim to inspire every learner to reach their full potential and transition into their next stage of life with confidence, purpose, and success.

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

Thank you for considering Yarrawonga College P-12 for your child’s education. Choosing the right school is a significant decision, and we appreciate the opportunity to share what makes our College an outstanding choice.

The video above features the outgoing College Principal Damien Keel providing an excellent overview of what we offer.

Our dedicated teachers and support staff create a safe, nurturing environment where every student is supported academically and personally. Through strategic recruitment and professional learning, we ensure our team is passionate about fostering student success. In 2025 there is a clear focus on our teachers increasing the fun factor in their learning programs as much as possible for the students. This year our clearly defined areas of school improvement include the following:

Teaching and learning

• • Embed consistent implementation of the school’s agreed instructional models in all classrooms.
  • Enhance collaborative practices to challenge all students in their learning.

Actions

• • Strengthen the capacity of teachers to implement the College Instructional model incorporating VTLM 2.0 explicit teaching
  • Embed a culture of high expectations through targeted differentiation, providing challenge for all learners.
  • Refine college PLC structure to support broader teacher collaboration across a P-12 College.
  • Strengthen teacher capacity to effectively engage and utilise learning and wellbeing data.
  • Refine rubric based learning task practices and processes across the college.

Wellbeing

• • Define, document and embed a whole school approach to student voice and agency in learning and wellbeing.
  • Refine and embed whole college wellbeing structures and practices for learning and wellbeing.

Actions

• • Document a College wide strategic approach to provide opportunities for students to have voice and agency in their learning.
  • Establish a schedule and engage with College student leaders to gain their feedback on the College priorities of: 1. Teaching and learning 2. Student Voice and Agency. 3. Positive mental health and wellbeing.
  • Continue to develop a proactive model of mental health and wellbeing service delivery to complement current small group and one on one service provision.
  • Strengthen school values awareness and understanding across the college and link to restorative framework.
  • Develop a shared awareness and understanding of the high impact wellbeing strategies including positive classroom management strategies.

The College consistently achieves strong academic results, exceeding state and similar school benchmarks. In 2024, our Year 12 cohort upheld strong achievement and positive pathways once again. Our commitment to quality education is recognised, with the College identified as a leader in school improvement and teaching excellence.

We are excited about the future, with the College expanding to offer seamless education from kindergarten to Year 12. A new on-site kindergarten is set to open in 2026, and future capital works will enhance our facilities with modern classrooms, a gymnasium, and a college oval.

Beyond academics, we support students’ wellbeing through a comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. We foster resilience, independence, and community spirit, underpinned by our core values: integrity, cooperation, honesty, respect, and responsibility and our newly established vision of empowering learners, making connections, achieving success.

We take pride in our College uniform and expect students to wear it with pride. Regular attendance is also vital to student success.

At Yarrawonga College P-12, we are committed to guiding every student towards a bright future. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

Thankyou,

Kellie Thorp
Acting Principal | Yarrawonga College P-12