About Us
Julia Gillard Community College is a small, independent and specialist senior secondary co-ed school in the Werribee CBD.
Established in 2024 by Wyndham Community and Education Centre, the College follows Wyndham CEC’s long history of delivering senior secondary education to young people from our local community.
The College delivers the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and the VCE Vocational Major for young people aged 15-19.
You can talk to us about enrolling all year round.
Julia Gillard Community College Philosophy
Through our Vision, Mission, Values, Democratic Principles and Objectives, we achieve our philosophy by providing young people previously disconnected from education or struggling to find success, a fresh start in a smaller, supportive environment.
Vision
Julia Gillard Community College improves lives and strengthens the capacity of young people to reach their full educational, and personal potential, for success in life.
Mission
In recognition that all young people have the right to quality educational opportunities that improve their lives and strengthen their capacity for success in the future of life and work, Julia Gillard Community College strives to provide an education that allows students to participate positively regardless of their life circumstances and the barriers to learning they may have experienced.
Values
Julia Gillard Community College is guided by the following set of values:
- Respect – being aware of and valuing other beliefs, cultures and opinions
- Integrity – being honest, ethical and accountable
- Commitment – consistently achieving our goals, values and purpose
- Inclusion – working together, connecting communities, celebrating diversity
- Responsiveness – consistently responding and adapting to meet student needs
The programs of, and teaching in Julia Gillard Community College, support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:
- elected government;
- the rule of law;
- equal rights for all before the law;
- freedom of religion;
- freedom of speech and association; and
the values of openness and tolerance.
Objectives
The objective of Julia Gillard Community College is to provide benevolent relief to young people in need through the provision of educational programs. We will be a leader in educational programs for students experiencing complex personal and educational barriers, who are at risk of, or, have disengaged from education, by supporting them to complete secondary schooling, to build resilience and to be well prepared for the future.
Enacting the Julia Gillard Community College Philosophy
Julia Gillard Community College enacts its philosophy through the incorporation of its values and objective in its programs and teachings, and in policies, procedures and practices of the School. The School’s objectives are centred at the heart of its operations and direct its strategic intentions. The School Council and leadership will be sharing and promoting the School’s philosophy in all School events.