Department of Education - Victoria

The College is located in the rural town of Myrtleford in North East Victoria, 290 kilometres from Melbourne. Myrtleford has a population of 3,000, but has the infrastructure of a much larger town. Our College belongs to the Ovens Murray Area and is in the Alpine/Towong Network.

During the past few years we have experienced significant growth with enrolments increasing from 230 to 395 in 2024. We have 63 staff (48.9 EFT), there are 3.0 principal class officers, 32.8 teaching staff and 16.1 education support staff.

Our teachers strive to know their students as learners and to understand each student¿s personal circumstance. The college endeavours to maintain small class sizes and employs a relatively high number of Educational Support staff to provide students with improved educational, social and personal opportunities. We endeavour to provide comprehensive intervention and welfare programs to support our students. We realise the importance of understanding and working with our local community in supporting all families and students at the college.

At Myrtleford P12 College we know that an orderly learning environment and high expectations are essential in ensuring that all students learn and reach their full potential. We are both passionate and determined to provide our students with the necessary skills, discipline and qualities needed to become successful 21st century learners and responsible members of the community. Myrtleford P-12 College has chosen the by-line inspirational and is underpinned by our College values ¿ Be Safe : Be Responsible : Be Respectful : Be a Responsible Community Member. These values are at the forefront of all discussions with students and the broader community. They also form the framework for the celebration of student achievement and acknowledgement.

At Myrtleford P12 College we have high expectations of staff, students and parents. We offer a curriculum with a strong focus on numeracy and literacy, with many opportunities for extra-curricular extension.  As students progress through the college we offer a diversity of pathways to meet the needs and interests of our students. In order to increase the range of subjects offered to our students we share VCE delivery with the local Catholic secondary school, Marian College. The partnership ensures student from both colleges have access to comprehensive VCE, VET, VM and school based apprenticeship programs.

Our College is a busy place where students participate and excel in activities outside the classroom. Examples of activities available to students are; intra and interschool sport competitions,  instrumental music lessons, excursions/camps and leadership opportunities.

At Myrtleford P12 College we recognise that a productive and trusting school - home partnership is vital in ensuring our students are happy and successful learners. Student and parent surveys show that our students feel safe and connected to the College and their peers.

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.