Transition Update
Background
After consulting with the local community, committees made up of local principals, education experts and community leaders have developed the broad vision for the precinct as well as arrangements for school governance and student transition. Victoria University and the Maribyrnong City Council are partners in the precinct development.
New Secondary Model
As part of the Footscray Learning Precinct, we are creating a new secondary school which will be operational from 2020. The new secondary school will have three campuses – two junior and one senior campus.
The Victorian Government has allocated significant funding to deliver the Footscray Learning Precinct, including:
- planning funding for the entire precinct
- the first stage of works at Gilmore College for Girls
- the first stage of works at Footscray City Primary School, including a new integrated early
- learning centre to be built adjacent to the school
- land and construction of the new Seddon Junior Secondary Campus.
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Phase 1: What We Heard
Background
During August, we asked for your feedback on the Footscray Learning Precinct. We wanted to make sure your hopes, aspirations and concerns were identified and addressed when designing how the precinct will work day to day.
The resulting community engagement report is now available below. It includes detailed information on what you said and the next steps for the project.
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Before the end of the year, we will clarify how current students will transition to the new model. We will also update you on how the precinct and individual schools will be governed, and provide more detail of the shared learning framework that will define common educational objectives, pathways and teaching practice.
Phase 2: Engagement
Background
In August 2017, we asked you to help shape the next stage of the precinct and get your input into the design of the school buildings, transition arrangements for students, community use of facilities and other aspects of the precinct including the shared learning framework.
We wanted to share the challenges of delivering the next stage of the precinct, bringing you into the process as we developed solutions.
Community comments
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the comment board. The comment board is now closed.
We asked the community 'What is the most important aspect of the precinct to you? You said:
- Recent
- Popular
- Contentious
- Rising
27 August, 2017
liquidblueocean says:
“Thousands of people are going to be moving into Footscray's new apartment buildings. Is there enough capacity to cope with so many kids?”
24 August, 2017
Daenerys says:
“That Footscray Primary School is integrated into the precinct/Masterplan.”
21 August, 2017
E j p says:
“Integration with nature, collaboration not competition, and play in education”
20 August, 2017
CM says:
“Quality comparable to (or better than) private schools. Recruit top teachers to build a culture of excellence + develop programs asap. ”
20 August, 2017
Sawudi says:
“Developing a model that works for all students & as Footscray city primary has lot to offer for this project get them involved to lead this ”
20 August, 2017
NaomiL says:
“To create both top-quality education opportunities right across the curriculum and a strong sense of belonging to an inclusive community ”
20 August, 2017
Terry says:
“Quality secondary school space for my child.”
19 August, 2017
Damien says:
“That ALL students who live in Yarraville have access to these facilities not just a portion of the suburb as it is currently divided.”
18 August, 2017
Perry says:
“Dividing high school years into 3 year chunks, to remove the disillusionment of the middle years and give students a sense of progression.”
18 August, 2017
Laura says:
“A high quality secondary school that actively supports and promotes transition to higher education and training. ”
18 August, 2017
Otok says:
“Active transport and a precinct that has areas where pedestrians and bikes are prioritized.”
18 August, 2017
Yvonne says:
“Offering excellent public educational opportunities for high school students in the SKY area (and beyond!).”
The community survey is now closed
Phase 1: What We Heard
Background
During November 2016, we asked for your feedback on the proposed Footscray Learning Precinct. Hundreds of people completed the survey and attended infomration session throughout the month and your feedback helped finalise the feasibility study.
Below are links to documents that summarise the key findings from the community engagement.
Phase 1: Engagement
Background
During November 2016, we asked for your feedback on the proposed Footscray Learning Precinct. Hundreds of people completed the survey and attended information sessions throughout the month and your feedback helped finalise the feasibility study.
The community engagement sought to raise awareness about the Footscray Learning Precinct, inform the community about the proposed concept, and engage with people to gather feedback.
Below are links to documents that were developed to support the community engagement.
For more information about the findings, visit the 'Phase 1: What We Heard' tab.
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Phase 1 engagement
Phase 1 engagement
Pedagogy report from Mitchell Institute
Pedagogy report from Mitchell Institute
