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Victory Christian College Prospectus

Principal s Message We understand that the decision families make regarding the education of their children The ision is a crucial one and so journeying together with our families is a priority here at Victory A strong partnership between home and school helps to ensure we meet the academic physical social emotional and spiritual needs of all our students at Victory is to share Christ s love and pursue academic excellence in a dynamic community which fosters creativity and personal success We aim to build leadership hope compassion and self discipline through a safe and Our approach values the unique qualities of everyone in our College Community and we are known for our caring and nurturing environment We support students to take positive risks encouraging them to become involved in all aspects of college life and explore new interests Every day we seek ways to empower students with a love of learning and the skills to achieve their God given potential Victory s highly skilled and dedicated staff deliver a strong academic curriculum from Prep to Year Twelve thoroughly preparing each child for the next phase of their educational journey Our commitment to excellence provides our students with many opportunities to excel in areas of strength Thank you for considering our College and exploring what Victory has to offer your family Warmest regards nurturing environment Anne Marie Rodgers

Principal s Message We understand that the decision families make regarding the education of their children The ision is a crucial one and so journeying together with our families is a priority here at Victory A strong partnership between home and school helps to ensure we meet the academic physical social emotional and spiritual needs of all our students at Victory is to share Christ s love and pursue academic excellence in a dynamic community which fosters creativity and personal success We aim to build leadership hope compassion and self discipline through a safe and Our approach values the unique qualities of everyone in our College Community and we are known for our caring and nurturing environment We support students to take positive risks encouraging them to become involved in all aspects of college life and explore new interests Every day we seek ways to empower students with a love of learning and the skills to achieve their God given potential Victory s highly skilled and dedicated staff deliver a strong academic curriculum from Prep to Year Twelve thoroughly preparing each child for the next phase of their educational journey Our commitment to excellence provides our students with many opportunities to excel in areas of strength Thank you for considering our College and exploring what Victory has to offer your family Warmest regards nurturing environment Anne Marie Rodgers

Junior School Prep to Year Four Our Junior School is a special place with an important role nurturing the youngest amongst us as their learning journey takes form Our aim is to create learners keen to enquire investigate and absorb The first years of a child s schooling are vital in establishing a foundation and culture of learning which will take them beyond their years of formal education Our Junior School caters for children from Prep to Year Four with dedicated and caring teaching and support staff We understand each child is unique and will learn and respond to different styles and approaches Our teachers foster a genuine love of learning by preparing creative and innovative curriculum with the needs of each child in mind Teachers use a variety of instructional practices geared to moving students progressively towards a stronger understanding of and independence in their learning Our balanced curriculum and positive learning environment builds the spiritual social physical and intellectual dimensions of each child as they discover their passions and develop their identity in Christ

Junior School Prep to Year Four Our Junior School is a special place with an important role nurturing the youngest amongst us as their learning journey takes form Our aim is to create learners keen to enquire investigate and absorb The first years of a child s schooling are vital in establishing a foundation and culture of learning which will take them beyond their years of formal education Our Junior School caters for children from Prep to Year Four with dedicated and caring teaching and support staff We understand each child is unique and will learn and respond to different styles and approaches Our teachers foster a genuine love of learning by preparing creative and innovative curriculum with the needs of each child in mind Teachers use a variety of instructional practices geared to moving students progressively towards a stronger understanding of and independence in their learning Our balanced curriculum and positive learning environment builds the spiritual social physical and intellectual dimensions of each child as they discover their passions and develop their identity in Christ

Middle School Years Five to Eight Victory o ers a comprehensive and exible curriculum developed for Years Five to Eight di erentiated to meet the diverse and varied needs and learning styles of our students One of the great advantages of education at Victory is the seamless progression from Prep to Year Twelve In the Middle School students have increasing access to specialist areas specialised teachers and innovative programs which are specifically designed for their stage of learning As students progress through Years Five to Eight time spent with their homeroom teacher supports them and ensures they are known and cared for individually Our Middle School Program thoroughly prepares students for Senior School and bridges the gap between childhood and adolescence The emphasis on caring relationships and authentic curriculum assists them to engage and focus on developing independent learning skills The goal for our Middle School students is to strengthen their academic understanding emotional well being social capabilities spiritual awareness and personal character leadership

Middle School Years Five to Eight Victory o ers a comprehensive and exible curriculum developed for Years Five to Eight di erentiated to meet the diverse and varied needs and learning styles of our students One of the great advantages of education at Victory is the seamless progression from Prep to Year Twelve In the Middle School students have increasing access to specialist areas specialised teachers and innovative programs which are specifically designed for their stage of learning As students progress through Years Five to Eight time spent with their homeroom teacher supports them and ensures they are known and cared for individually Our Middle School Program thoroughly prepares students for Senior School and bridges the gap between childhood and adolescence The emphasis on caring relationships and authentic curriculum assists them to engage and focus on developing independent learning skills The goal for our Middle School students is to strengthen their academic understanding emotional well being social capabilities spiritual awareness and personal character leadership

Senior School Years Nine to Twelve The Senior School program aims to meet the unique learning pastoral and spiritual needs of this age group Students are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead as they begin to consider subjects suited to both their strengths and their preferred career pathways Our Senior School is structured to give students opportunities to accelerate spread their work load and diversify their subject choices to gain maximum outcomes as they prepare for VCE We place strong emphasis on fostering the skills of motivation effective time management personal responsibility and independent learning equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure lifelong success Our VCE Program has been carefully designed to ensure our students have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential and God given purpose in life Our students enjoy all the benefits that come from studying VCE in a supportive and caring environment with teachers that know them well and understand their individual needs Class sizes are small and career pathways are broad including VET School Based Apprenticeships and University partnerships VCE students are provided with every opportunity to excel with a broad selection of subjects supervised study periods mentors after school tutoring and a specially designed learning environment diligence

Senior School Years Nine to Twelve The Senior School program aims to meet the unique learning pastoral and spiritual needs of this age group Students are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead as they begin to consider subjects suited to both their strengths and their preferred career pathways Our Senior School is structured to give students opportunities to accelerate spread their work load and diversify their subject choices to gain maximum outcomes as they prepare for VCE We place strong emphasis on fostering the skills of motivation effective time management personal responsibility and independent learning equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure lifelong success Our VCE Program has been carefully designed to ensure our students have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential and God given purpose in life Our students enjoy all the benefits that come from studying VCE in a supportive and caring environment with teachers that know them well and understand their individual needs Class sizes are small and career pathways are broad including VET School Based Apprenticeships and University partnerships VCE students are provided with every opportunity to excel with a broad selection of subjects supervised study periods mentors after school tutoring and a specially designed learning environment diligence

The Arts Performing Arts We believe at Victory that the Arts provide a powerful platform for students to flourish creatively critically and reflectively Our Performing Arts Department brings life to creativity confidence and skill development in a wide range of instrumental and performance opportunities inclusive of Music Dance and the Dramatic Arts Students engaging in the Arts grow in their ability to adapt respond and produce innovative and original concepts become skilled in their field of passion and develop higher levels of thinking emotional intelligence and respect for others Every year the Performing Arts students capture the heart of our community reflected in an array of voice dance and acting performances that develop confidence and aptitude in leadership Our passion for the Arts is embraced and encouraged across our talented College community from Prep to Year Twelve proudly including all disciplines Dance Drama Media Arts Music and the Visual Arts Offering a diverse program we aim to engage our students in authentic challenging and inspiring opportunities creativity Musically minded students are encouraged to enquire investigate compose and perform Our Music Program employs a range of specialist musicians who offer tuition in many brass percussion woodwind and string instruments along with vocal training and songwriting Visual and Media Arts Authentic skill development in Design Media and Studio Arts is provided in a technology rich setting aimed at training future communicators innovators and designers in an ever changing global landscape Specialist after hours tuition is offered to complement and extend our students abilities

The Arts Performing Arts We believe at Victory that the Arts provide a powerful platform for students to flourish creatively critically and reflectively Our Performing Arts Department brings life to creativity confidence and skill development in a wide range of instrumental and performance opportunities inclusive of Music Dance and the Dramatic Arts Students engaging in the Arts grow in their ability to adapt respond and produce innovative and original concepts become skilled in their field of passion and develop higher levels of thinking emotional intelligence and respect for others Every year the Performing Arts students capture the heart of our community reflected in an array of voice dance and acting performances that develop confidence and aptitude in leadership Our passion for the Arts is embraced and encouraged across our talented College community from Prep to Year Twelve proudly including all disciplines Dance Drama Media Arts Music and the Visual Arts Offering a diverse program we aim to engage our students in authentic challenging and inspiring opportunities creativity Musically minded students are encouraged to enquire investigate compose and perform Our Music Program employs a range of specialist musicians who offer tuition in many brass percussion woodwind and string instruments along with vocal training and songwriting Visual and Media Arts Authentic skill development in Design Media and Studio Arts is provided in a technology rich setting aimed at training future communicators innovators and designers in an ever changing global landscape Specialist after hours tuition is offered to complement and extend our students abilities

Sporting Endeavour Student Support An extensive Health and Physical Education Program from Prep to Year Twelve seeks to develop competent skills a positive attitude towards health and physical fitness and high levels of participation in sport and recreational activities Students passion for sport and fitness is nurtured through our diverse range of subjects and experiences These include Physical Education Advanced Physical Education Sport Science Outdoor Education HPV racing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Adventure Camps Our students compete in local competitions in a variety of sports and our elite athletes are offered flexible arrangements to assist them to meet the demands of their practice and competition schedules excellence We recognise that the educational needs and abilities of our students are diverse requiring different teaching and learning approaches Our programs are designed to maximise each child s potential Operating a differentiated curriculum aims to provide educational support challenge enrichment and enhancement to every student no matter which range of achievement they are operating in High level of communication between home and school provide our students and families with anytime access to subject content and teacher feedback Attention to individual learning styles acceleration programs additional literacy and numeracy support after school tutoring and individual learning plans equip our students for ongoing academic success Pastoral Care Pastoral care is an integral part of our support to students and families and a tangible way in which we share Christ s love with others Our caring Reception and First Aid Staff College Chaplain Student Support Staff Careers Guidance Counsellor Year Level Coordinators and Homeroom Teachers all play a strong and proactive role in the network of support we provide to our school community We offer spiritual and emotional support in times of need pain loss and anxiety and celebrate during times of joy triumph and victories Our Pastoral Care Program seeks to strengthen encourage protect and help our students thrive throughout their educational journey

Sporting Endeavour Student Support An extensive Health and Physical Education Program from Prep to Year Twelve seeks to develop competent skills a positive attitude towards health and physical fitness and high levels of participation in sport and recreational activities Students passion for sport and fitness is nurtured through our diverse range of subjects and experiences These include Physical Education Advanced Physical Education Sport Science Outdoor Education HPV racing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Adventure Camps Our students compete in local competitions in a variety of sports and our elite athletes are offered flexible arrangements to assist them to meet the demands of their practice and competition schedules excellence We recognise that the educational needs and abilities of our students are diverse requiring different teaching and learning approaches Our programs are designed to maximise each child s potential Operating a differentiated curriculum aims to provide educational support challenge enrichment and enhancement to every student no matter which range of achievement they are operating in High level of communication between home and school provide our students and families with anytime access to subject content and teacher feedback Attention to individual learning styles acceleration programs additional literacy and numeracy support after school tutoring and individual learning plans equip our students for ongoing academic success Pastoral Care Pastoral care is an integral part of our support to students and families and a tangible way in which we share Christ s love with others Our caring Reception and First Aid Staff College Chaplain Student Support Staff Careers Guidance Counsellor Year Level Coordinators and Homeroom Teachers all play a strong and proactive role in the network of support we provide to our school community We offer spiritual and emotional support in times of need pain loss and anxiety and celebrate during times of joy triumph and victories Our Pastoral Care Program seeks to strengthen encourage protect and help our students thrive throughout their educational journey

Our Distinctive Parent Endorsements At Victory the Christian Faith is explored through our Values Program Devotions Bible classes and Chapel Services Both staff and students are challenged and encouraged to live and act in a manner that reflects Christian values and expresses Christ s love to others Our teaching staff blend their skills unique qualities and love of God to inspire our students to find their passion always do their best and seek a life of faith and service to others We encourage our students to look beyond themselves and gain an understanding of the wider world Our students engage in local community service programs and have opportunities to undertake life changing journeys to the United States Vanuatu and other Mission Fields experiencing diverse cultures and serving the underprivileged in those countries faith I love that the children are encouraged to set goals and strive to achieve them even from Prep It helped give my kids a sense of value that their opinion mattered a drive to achieve their goals and a sense of achievement once completing them To give children a sense of value is something that is not widely valued in society yet the school does it so naturally As parents we really wanted a school with values consistent with the way we had been raising our children to be good people and care for others Our girls feel really nurtured and safe at VCC I have seen the support and encouragement they get from everyone their friends principal teachers other parents older children and even the administration staff Their genuine regard for their friends and the school community lets me know that they feel part of something pretty special Student Endorsement Victory Christian College helped me towards reaching my full potential as a student leader and friend I am honoured to be a part of an amazing community that helped me to realise that I am capable of anything that I put my mind to

Our Distinctive Parent Endorsements At Victory the Christian Faith is explored through our Values Program Devotions Bible classes and Chapel Services Both staff and students are challenged and encouraged to live and act in a manner that reflects Christian values and expresses Christ s love to others Our teaching staff blend their skills unique qualities and love of God to inspire our students to find their passion always do their best and seek a life of faith and service to others We encourage our students to look beyond themselves and gain an understanding of the wider world Our students engage in local community service programs and have opportunities to undertake life changing journeys to the United States Vanuatu and other Mission Fields experiencing diverse cultures and serving the underprivileged in those countries faith I love that the children are encouraged to set goals and strive to achieve them even from Prep It helped give my kids a sense of value that their opinion mattered a drive to achieve their goals and a sense of achievement once completing them To give children a sense of value is something that is not widely valued in society yet the school does it so naturally As parents we really wanted a school with values consistent with the way we had been raising our children to be good people and care for others Our girls feel really nurtured and safe at VCC I have seen the support and encouragement they get from everyone their friends principal teachers other parents older children and even the administration staff Their genuine regard for their friends and the school community lets me know that they feel part of something pretty special Student Endorsement Victory Christian College helped me towards reaching my full potential as a student leader and friend I am honoured to be a part of an amazing community that helped me to realise that I am capable of anything that I put my mind to

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