How does your school portray itself?

[Rietie]

Here's what mine says:

Loreto Mandeville Hall is a Catholic school in Melbourne, Australia, with approximately 950 girls from Prep to Year 12 with a co-educational Early Learning Centre at St Peter's Parish, Toorak. Loreto Mandeville Hall strives for excellence in all that it does. An extensive and challenging academic program is integral to the education of mind and heart that is cherished at Loreto. A love of learning is fostered by the delight with which specialist teachers in every subject share their passion for their subjects with the students.

The students at Loreto Mandeville Hall learn in an advanced technological environment, with a wireless network which allows for "anywhere, anytime" access to the online curriculum. There are also dedicated art and music facilities and the new Drama Centre, "the Basement" was opened in 2005 providing a creative, atmospheric and flexible teaching and learning area for Drama.

Students leave Loreto Mandeville Hall with a confident sense of self worth, a taste for excellence, and awareness of global issues, a social conscience, and instilled with a sense of responsibility to help build a better world.




Lol.

[costargh]

 St John's Regional College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school. It was established by the local parish priests in collaboration with the De La Salle brothers and the Presentation sisters. Their vision and work in educating young people in the rich heritage of the Catholic Tradition are both enduring and inspiring.

St John's Regional College welcomes and celebrates the diversity of cultures, gifts and talents which enriches the school and marks its unique identity. It values co-education in preparing young people to be active citizens in our wider community.

Staff at St John's Regional College endorse Catholic beliefs and practices and are committed to excellence in teaching. In partnership with parents, staff engage students in learning as a lifelong process. In realising their individual potential, students will be encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for their own learning.

Students at St John's Regional College will strive for self-worth and respect for others, will act justly, will confront social issues and contribute to community life.

As a faith community, we will nurture each other's growth in the values lived by Jesus Christ.

[hard]

Merrilands college, a place of learning... and having a great time!


























hacked!










it's not so good!

[ninwa]

About

Learn more about what makes Caulfield Grammar School a special place of learning through the links on this page. You will find information about; our campuses with virtual tours, our charter bus networks, and the innovative approaches to teaching and learning that make Caulfield Grammar a unique learning community.


mmmmmmmk cool

[cara.mel]

I was trying to find a generic blurb like the other two posts and the best I could come up with was:

Our Vision
   
   
Caulfield Grammar School is a community of learners committed to best practice and visionary, innovative learning experiences that foster the skills, values and attitudes needed in the active pursuit of a sustainable global future.

The distinguishing characteristic of Caulfield Grammar School is our commitment to learning in all its forms, inside and outside the classroom, and at every stage of life. We are committed to:

    * providing students with a broad range of learning experiences in order to prepare them for many different challenges in their adult lives;
    * providing staff members with personal and professional development experiences which enable them not only to model lifelong learning for our students, but, importantly, to ensure they can respond to the individual learning needs and styles of students;
    * providing parents with learning experiences which enable them to better assist their children in their own learning;
    * providing past students with meaningful forums to facilitate new ideas, business opportunities and social and sporting activities.


Also, on the website I still only did 5 VCE subjects by name, and I still haven't completed an English subject. and it's what, august? XD

[clinton_09]

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITY
Lilydale High School has a long tradition of academic excellence and an outstanding reputation for fostering personal development, happiness and future success for all students.

As a traditional and forward thinking school, we encourage the highest standards of achievement in the diverse pursuits of our students.  This includes academic studies, cultural discovery and sporting endeavours.

At Lilydale High School we cultivate a proactive and dedicated approach to learning in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.  Students are expected to strive for personal excellence in academic pursuits and uphold high social and moral values.  We encourage a team-oriented environment of mutual respect, trust and care for others.

Our school has a strong sense of community and encourages students, their families and the local community to be involved in a democratic decision making process for a wide range of school activities.

At Lilydale High we are proud of the outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements of our students.  They demonstrate academic excellence through successful completion and exceptional results in VCE and VET.  Our students graduate as well educated, mature and confident young adults, well prepared for a successful and fulfilling future.

[jess3254]

"SUCCESS HAS A PURPLE LINING"

take that! TOP MARKETING

EDIT: This is what is written at the end of wesleycollege.net e-mails to advertise
"Sapere Aude - Dare To Be Wise
Wesley College Melbourne is a world class coeducational independent school developing the whole person through timeless principles of learning:
- to know
- to do
- to live with
- to be with innovation and wisdom
____________________________________________________________________________
This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. Ifyou are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that anydissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please email a reply to Wesley College and destroy the original message."

hehe funny

[humph]

Ooh, which Wesley campus? One of my friends was school captain there back in '05. Actually another friend was school captain there in '06 too. Crazy.




"St Kevin’s has developed a strong academic tradition where each boy is encouraged to take responsibility for his own learning in an environment that values knowledge and scholarship. We strive for the development of the whole person integrating spiritual development, academic success, cultural awareness and sporting participation in the context of the Catholic tradition.

The St Kevin’s community is based on family. This extended family of students, teachers, parents and old collegians throughout the country, forms a community that is wholeheartedly committed to the Christian education of young men.

  We encourage our students to pursue the truth, to discern a meaning and purpose for their existence and to enrich their spiritual lives. Respect, truth, freedom, justice, love and service are the guiding principles of all relationships and social activities. St Kevin’s students are actively encouraged to develop an awareness of and empathy with people in the wider community, in particular through community service programs.

Central to the mission of St Kevin’s College is the promotion of excellence in learning as an essential means of facilitating human growth and liberation, the recognition of family life as providing an affirming context for the nurturing of the whole person and a desire for all to achieve fullness of life.

‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'
John 10:10"



Interesting.

[excal]

     
ABOUT MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

Melbourne High School is one of Australia’s great schools. Its academic results are consistently high. Its performances in the sporting field are outstanding. Its breadth of co-curricular activities, especially music, is quite phenomenal.

The School is a selective entry school for boys in Years 9 to 12. There are 1365 students in equal numbers across these four year levels. Despite its size and its emphasis upon excellence in all areas of endeavour, it is a School that shows compassion for its students, encouraging them to be themselves while striving to bring out their potential in all areas of learning. As the students are generally strongly self-motivated, almost all energies can be focused on productive and inspirational teaching and positive learning.

Melbourne High School has strong and relevant traditions, a well-established ethos and educational programmes that are current and effective. Boys who pass through this great institution express their love of the School and their appreciation of the life skills that it has imbued. Melbourne High Boys expect to become leaders in their chosen areas of endeavour and actively demonstrate their responsibility to society.

    *      The School traces its origins back to the National Model School established in 1854
    *      The School became a boys’ School in 1927 when a magnificent brand new building was built on Forrest Hill in South Yarra
    *      In the 2005 VCE results, the School attained a median ENTER score of 94.7.
            Therefore 50% of the Year 12 class were ranked academically in the top 5.3% of Australian students
    *      A compulsory School uniform, with blazer, is worn proudly by the boys
    *      Music and massed singing are particular strengths of the School programme
    *      Army and Air Force Cadets are among a very wide range of cocurricular offerings that students are expected to choose from
    *      Sport is compulsory and the range of sports is huge
    *      There is a very strong emphasis upon welfare and positive student monitoring
    *      Humour, self-expression and intellectual debate are strongly encouraged in an atmosphere of learning and excitement.

lol.

[Collin Li]

Therefore 50% of the Year 12 class were ranked academically in the top 5.3% of Australian students

Cool... wait didn't we take the top (upto) 3% of students?

Is MHS not competitive compared to the rest of the state in maintaining and/or improving ranks? This is only the top 50% too. Imagine including the bottom 50% minus outliers and the situation looks worse.

One excuse they have is that there may be a marginal diminishing ability to value-add to a student's ability (for some given level of required intelligence, i.e: VCE), which means the already high-ranked students will then have to race against the lower-ranked students who have a lot to catch up on, but it's going to happen at a faster rate than what the higher-ranked students are learning (because they already know the basics). This can meddle up the ranks possibly and cause MHS to lose its near top 3% advantage.

[squance]

My Old School: Nunawading Christian College. This is from their website

"Nunawading Christian College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational school, providing quality Christian education in a safe and caring environment to families from all religious and cultural backgrounds.
 
At Nunawading Christian College, we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents in providing excellent Christian education for our students. The College emphasises the development of the total person: the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual aspects are all important.
 
It is our aim to provide an academic program which meets the needs of each student to enable them to reach their fullest potential.
 
Our school is located in a natural bushland setting, is small and personal, close to public transport, provides a private bus service, and works to ensure a sense of belonging for students and their families, whilst providing the highest academic standards in a truly nurturing environment."

[cara.mel]

There are 1365 students in equal numbers across these four year levels.

Therefore, there are 341.25 students/year level. kthnxbye. whydon'tprivateschoolshaveniceaboutpages

[JL_91]

The one word that my, ninwa and caramel's school loves best: INNOVATION!!!!!! In fact 2 years ago on the school's 125th anniversary they commissioned a huge piece for our choir and orchestra...called 'Innovation'. LOL.

[jess3254]

Ooh, which Wesley campus? One of my friends was school captain there back in '05. Actually another friend was school captain there in '06 too. Crazy.

Oh cool. I go to the St Kilda Road campus. What were your friends names?

[bubble sunglasses]

Here's what mine says:

Loreto Mandeville Hall is a Catholic school in Melbourne, Australia, with approximately 950 girls from Prep to Year 12 with a co-educational Early Learning Centre at St Peter's Parish, Toorak. Loreto Mandeville Hall strives for excellence in all that it does. An extensive and challenging academic program is integral to the education of mind and heart that is cherished at Loreto. A love of learning is fostered by the delight with which specialist teachers in every subject share their passion for their subjects with the students.

The students at Loreto Mandeville Hall learn in an advanced technological environment, with a wireless network which allows for "anywhere, anytime" access to the online curriculum. There are also dedicated art and music facilities and the new Drama Centre, "the Basement" was opened in 2005 providing a creative, atmospheric and flexible teaching and learning area for Drama.

Students leave Loreto Mandeville Hall with a confident sense of self worth, a taste for excellence, and awareness of global issues, a social conscience, and instilled with a sense of responsibility to help build a better world.




Lol.

  Your school's website is sooo quaint, lol