Principal's Message

Welcome to Wodonga Middle Years College.

We believe every child is unique. Every child develops at different rates, has different interests and abilities, and is looking for different challenges. One model of education no longer fits all!

Although in the middle years of schooling it is important for you to experience all areas of learning, we believe you are more engaged in your learning if you can make choices, building on the broad based programs of earlier years, and are given the time to build a relationship with teachers as you study each subject in depth.

The development of one Middle Years school with two campuses provides the flexibility associated with larger schools but maintains the opportunity for the development of strong relationships and the knowledge of student needs that is enhanced in smaller schools. We now have the size to not only believe this but be able to offer a wide range of programs which will best suit your particular learning style.

As you learn more about the Wodonga Middle Years College you will be struck by some essential features that make our college outstandingly unique:

Teachers specializing in meeting the needs and improving outcomes for middle years students exclusively. Time and commitment is not diverted to teaching senior students
Expanded curriculum offerings for middle years.
Improved leadership options for year 9 students.
Smaller middle years campuses have scope to develop a variety of programs emphasizing

Victorian Essential Learning Standards mandated by the Education Department
Authentic or real life learning experience
Boys’ Education
Innovations and excellence emphasized in teaching and learning
Gifted and talented including academic extension programs.
Learning Support
Sporting excellence
Civics and Citizenship

Every student has a Teacher Advocate who works with you to assist in course counseling, monitor progress and be your advocate in the college.
All students will experience an environment of high expectation, high aspiration and success.
Students will be challenged to have high aspirations, and will be strongly supported in their academic, vocational and personal development endeavors.
All students will be expected to participate in leadership and / or community service activities. Values such as leadership, participation, community service, tolerance and understanding will underpin the operation of the school communities.
The college will provide and promote a rich Information and Communication Technology environment
Authentic purpose – Student outcomes will include the completion or production of tasks relevant to the young people demonstrated through - presentations, performance, creation and event management.
Celebrate and share the opportunities that exist with the chance to interact with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School .

Vern Hilditch

Principal