Year 7 & 8 Administrative & Course Handbook

WELCOME TO MOOROOLBARK COLLEGE NEW STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new students and their families to Mooroolbark College. This is the beginning of a strong partnership between yourself and the College. The transition into secondary school is the commencement of a new and exciting educational journey, where we will work together with you to continue to make our College a safe, caring and nurturing environment; a place to which you are proud to belong. Mooroolbark College is a single campus co-educational Year 7 - 12 College. Our teaching staff are committed to the learning needs of our students and have a tradition of excellence in the eight key learning areas; resulting in a College known for its extensive co-curricular programs and innovative programs. Students entering Mooroolbark College from primary schools are supported by a well- established Transition Program and House System. This is designed to make the transition from your Primary to Secondary school as smooth as possible. We believe in providing a strong foundation for our students, as they embark on their education in this College. There are parents/guardians meetings, where you are invited to discuss College matters with the staff. We urge parents/guardians to participate in these meetings and be part of our College community by supporting our College Council, PTCA (Parents, Teachers & Citizens Association) and other College functions. This College places a strong emphasis on our School Wide Positive Behaviours (SWPS) and Uniform Policy. The enrolment of your child in this College community requires your total support of all our policies. We welcome you and look forward to working together. Yours sincerely, Ann Stratford Principal ‘a place to inspire discovery, to value and seize opportunity.’