Student, staff and parent wellbeing is an essential feature of what forms the foundation of learning at Mooroolbark College.
College House System
The College House System is an essential feature of College life, located on the land of the Wurundjeri people. The College has worked with students, parents, and staff to ensure that Mooroolbark College is an inclusive environment for all our community and to acknowledge our links with Australia’s First Nations people.
Using the Woiwurrung language the College has adopted the following names:
Baan (Water) Blue House
The waterways signify the creek systems that surround Mooroolbark, representing the students and their journey to this place and when they leave into adulthood.
Darrang (Tree) Green House
The tree reflects the connection of the school on Wurundjeri country.
Ngawan (Sun) Yellow House
The Sun represents resilience, nurturing and all-encompassing acceptance.
Biik (Earth) Red House
Rich red earth is the foundation for our connection to country.
The College Home Groups are based on four houses which compete in sport, performing arts and other co-curricular activities throughout the year.
The house structure sees the students and staff grouped vertically and in House groups: Baan House, Biik House, Ngawan House and Darrang House for pastoral programs and activities to support and implement aspects of the College pastoral care program. Students attend a daily home group, which forms an essential part of the school day as it provides an opportunity for them to feel connected to our College community. Home Group teachers are responsible for the pastoral care of a specific group of students and help create a real sense of belonging.
Cluster Leaders are responsible for the wellbeing and progress of students within their three allocated Home Groups. House Leaders and Cluster Leaders are responsible for the wellbeing and progress of students within the House/Cluster group that they lead and for the pastoral care of the students in their House/Cluster Group as they progress from Year 7 through to Year 12. The Assistant Principals have a special responsibility to coordinate and oversee pastoral care initiatives and roles within the College. The Student Wellbeing Leader and our wellbeing team not only provide counselling services for students but more importantly look to be proactive in developing student health and a resilient mindset.
