“Quality comparable to (or better than) private schools. Recruit top teachers to build a culture of excellence + develop programs asap. ”

“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 ”

“To create both top-quality education opportunities right across the curriculum and a strong sense of belonging to an inclusive community ”

“Quality secondary school space for my child.”

“That ALL students who live in Yarraville have access to these facilities not just a portion of the suburb as it is currently divided.”

“Dividing high school years into 3 year chunks, to remove the disillusionment of the middle years and give students a sense of progression.”

“A high quality secondary school that actively supports and promotes transition to higher education and training. ”

“Active transport and a precinct that has areas where pedestrians and bikes are prioritized.”

“Offering excellent public educational opportunities for high school students in the SKY area (and beyond!).”

“consultation and discussion with teachers and other school staff”

“having adequate secondary school placements, and close connections in transitioning to tertiary schools”

“A quality high school that ALL local kids in Footscray, Seddon, Kingsville & Yarraville can attend.”

“that the teachers stay as they are ,they mahe the school unique .The facilities are important but it is what they instill that is important.”

“That this be an inclusive, positive environment & that the notions of inclusion and respect are reflected in all activities and interactions”

“Retaining green spaces; Excellent teaching practices that support all students; Student choice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMxqEkg3wQ0”

“New buildings are great but the most important aspect is exceptional and supportive teaching staff and principals across the campuses.”

“To cultivate a love of learning amongst our children and provide them with innovative and exceptional learning opportunities.”

“Providing a viable education option for children wanting to attend public schooling in the West.”

“really want to know about zoning - is there a possibility that we (who live in Yarraville/ Kingsville will not be able to attend?”

“Support students to become resilient, creative & active learners who can achieve their ambitions & feel part of a local and global community”

“High quality sports and arts/culture facilities to give youth (and adults) a place to hang out in a positive/safe environment. ”

“Student teacher ratios to me a minimum.Support & encourage smart children,not ignoring because they are not causing any trouble. Reputation”

“World's best practice education through a network of schools which: -are connected -accessible to all, and -improve the local community”

“Inclusivity for students on the autism spectrum. Provide sensory escape spaces and other supports to enable ASD students to thrive.”

“Focus on enabling secondary students (who cant choose their school) to excel and make choices about where they undertake tertiary studies”

“It must support all learners, Arts, STEM, Sports etc to an equal degree. No one area should be more important than another. ”

“That the VSBA and DEET are clear and transparent about how this development fits in to school provision plans for the wider region”

“Integrated design, governance and learning ”

“That my daughter is not educated in a male dominated environment where girls feel safe and are not intimidated by older boys”

“A local High school for my daughter in 2018, and my other kids to follow, Seeing Gillmore Girls modernise, become part of the Footscray comm”

“I have now tried twice to do this survey but the portal is poor and keeps disappearing. I will wait till I attend the meeting. ”

“The learning precinct should all be consolidated around Victoria University to create the first fully integrated P to PHD learning area”

“This school should rival if not better other high profile public schools such as Melbourne High School, Balwyn High School.”

“Walkability and cycling for keeping local people healthy and connected, maintaining cultural diversity, reducing air pollution”

“To affect my established way of life as little as possible.”

“Provide a facility for learning for my children without the need to spend all their time on travel/ commute.”

“Venues for arts events. Storage. Specialist spaces.”

“The linking of all levels of education ”

“High quality education for local children of all abilities, that inspires them to learn & achieve their best, in a well thought out space.”

“A school precinct which gives students the ability to compete with private education, and equipping them with entrepreneurial skills.”

“Outstanding teachers and school leaders who are accountable to their students, their parents and their colleagues make all the difference. ”

“To cater for the jobs of the future.”

“Decisions must be guided heavily by teachers, students and their families - not politicians, bureaucrats, consultants and lobbyists. ”

“It is repeating all of the mistakes from many previous school mergers eg Ballarat Secondary College, Mulluana College.”

“It should become an enduring and endearing space for Maribyrnong students and teachers, their friends and relatives and the wider community.”

“Purpose built spaces for people on the autism spectrum in each part of the precinct”

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“STEM centre. I'm an engineer, my wife has a maths PhD and our boy is already following our steps. Cater for bright kids- group them together”

“Capacity is too limited. Lack of open space is an issue. Southern Hub is in wrong location.”

“Excellent teachers and promoting an enviroment conducive to learning and acceptance of all regardless of religion, race, sexual orientation.”

“State of the art learning facilities, large subject selection, professional teachers with a forward thinking attitude. Secure premises.”

“ It should support, extoll and promote healthy human endeavour”

“Creating high quality publicly funded educational institutions that proactively transition local children through all levels of education.”

“Potential opportunities for my daughter”

“That it provides quality education, is close to home, and enables kids to keep friendship groups built during their primary school years.”

“That it caters for students with different needs. It needs to be state of the art and a place that children want to learn at. ”

“Location and green space The old bus depot Buckley St opposite VUT seems a natural fit.”

“Genuine community access to facilities such as multipurpose indoor sports facilities that are designed with the wider community in mind.”

“Location and green space... Suggest the old bus depot off Buckley St. Perfect extension of VUT.”

“Expanded capacity and improved facilities”

“The best education for my children. ”

“Establishing high quality local access to secondary education for our kids.”