Emerald Secondary College is this year undergoing a review process whereby key plans and documents will be assessed in terms of the College's long term goals and objectives. As part of this process, the College must complete a School Self-Evaluation Report. This Report will target important points for improvement in key areas.
The College welcomes and invites parent/guardian and student involvement in this process. Below are links to both the parent and student surveys – each survey comprises 9 multiple choice questions. We would value your contribution to this process.
Parent Survey
Student Survey
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
August
4th - Future Options Expo
Yr 10 @ ESC
8th - Year 9 and 10 Ski day
September
19th - end of term 3
October
6th - Start of Term 4
Latest News
About Emerald Secondary College
Emerald Secondary College is a co-educational school with a current enrolment of approximately 800 students. The College has approximately 80 teaching and non-teaching staff. The College can be found on the Belgrave - Gembrook Road, and is just a few minutes out of the main township.
The College is situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. The College draws on a wide area for its enrolments relying on a mixture of private and public transport to ferry students to and from the school.
The College first came into operation in 1985 as a post-primary school catering initially for Year 7 students and extending beyond this level each subsequent year. The school is now a secondary college catering for students from Years 7 to 12. The College offers academic and vocational programs and it has a Careers Department that offers advice on a variety of pathways that students can take as part of their studies.
Emerald Secondary College has a strong history of academic success with a high proportion of students being accepted into university or other tertiary institutions. (quote figures here ie successful completion of VCE, etc)
At the same time, the College also offers an extensive range of vocational education opportunities including VET (Vocational Education and Training) courses, the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA). There has been a considerable expansion of our vocational education program in recent years. These vocational education programs combine school with TAFE and/or work placement. The proportion of our students gaining entry into tertiary places is well above the state average. All senior students and some of our other students in other year levels participate in the MIPS (Managing Individual Pathways) Program.
We are proud of the way in which we prepare all students for life once they complete their secondary education.
There is a structure of leadership at the College:
- Principal
- Business Manager and Assistant Principals
- Leading Teachers
- Teachers with Responsibilities
- Classroom Teachers
- Support Staff
Mission Statement
The three key broad objectives which summarise our core purpose are:
- Achieving your potential
- Promoting quality relationships
- Catering for individual differences
These are simple and easy to remember, yet very powerful statements of the core objectives and values of our College.
We recognise that every student has particular skills and talents and that sometimes they are not always readily aware of these strengths. It is our goal to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve their potential in a range of areas whether it be in the academic, artistic, sporting, practical, technological or leadership areas.
We also understand that quality relationships area are an integral element in enabling all students to achieve their potential. We constantly strive to develop a positive learning culture which fosters self - esteem in all students and the confidence to tackle new challenges.
We value all students as individuals and actively strive to develop and maintain quality relationships with all members of the school community. Interpersonal relationships and a positive learning environment are essential elements of all successful schools.
In addition, we value the fact that students are individuals and acknowledge that they have a range of interests and abilities and that one approach does not suit everyone. Our challenge is to provide a learning environment that extends the most capable students yet at the same time supports students who require additional assistance. It is our challenge to meet the needs of all students - whether they are academically gifted, require additional support, or if they wish to go to university, TAFE or join the workforce.