Our College
WERRIBEE SECONDARY COLLEGE | Live Worthily
Welcome to Werribee Secondary College, a single-campus, co-educational, years 7 to 12 College of over 1600 students. The College is the longest established secondary school in the Wyndham area, with a proud tradition of academic excellence.
In 2013, Werribee Secondary College became the first Victorian Government school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We are proud of our culturally diverse student body, where students from many backgrounds learn and socialise together in harmony and with mutual respect.
From The Principal
Hello and welcome to Werribee Secondary College.
Our college has a strong academic focus and our history of results show many outstanding achievements. We believe that every student can achieve success. Our teachers work very hard to adapt their teaching and learning strategies to ensure excellent outcomes are achieved by all students.
We celebrate diversity and interculturalism at Werribee Secondary College. Our core value of respect underpins our behaviours on a daily basis. I am proud of our college’s high academic expectations and outcomes. In addition, we are committed to developing our students social, emotional and physical wellbeing so that their journey to adulthood is a happy, healthy and resilient one.
Werribee Secondary College is an outstanding secondary school and I look forward to welcoming you.
Ms Amanda Mullins
College Principal
Assistant Principals
Ms Sarah Hill
Junior School
Sarah is committed to student and staff development, wellbeing, and curriculum. Her passions lie in inclusive curriculum development and positive behaviour programs.
Mr Kristyan D’Aprano
Middle School
Kristyan’s devotion to the curriculum and student achievement develops young adults capable of life long learning and success in their future studies and careers.
Ms Joanna Sommers
Senior School
Joanna is an asset to our Senior years team, with excellent knowledge of reporting, educational policies and the IB diploma programme including IB Link.
Directors & Coordinators
2026 Staff Contacts
Ms Lesley McLaughlin
Head of Junior School
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Ms Joanne Hammond
Head of Middle School
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Ms Claire Garmaz
Head of Senior School
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Ms Jodie Hugo
Year 7 Coordinator
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Mr Jordan Moody
Year 8 Coordinator
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Mr Chris Keegan
Year 12 Coordinator
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Ms Johanna Johansen
Year 11 Coordinator
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Mr Brendan Taig
Careers Leader
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Ms Jennifer Rambocus
Director of Wellbeing
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Mr Tim Breedveld
Year 9 Coordinator
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Ms Casey Hart
Year 10 Coordinator
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Ms Ilsa Woods
VCE-VM/VPC Coord
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Mr Mark Sommers
IB Coordinator
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Ms Catherine Bailey
International Students
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Ms Suzanne McGlone
VET Coordinator
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Student Voice
& Leadership
We value our students experiences and encourage positivity and connectedness through student voice and agency. Student voice is not simply about the opportunity to communicate ideas and opinions; it is about students having the power to influence change. Authentic student voice provides opportunities for students to collaborate and make decisions with adults around what and how they learn and how their learning is assessed. Agency gives students the power to direct and take responsibility for their learning, creating independent and self-regulating learners.
2026 College Captains
Student leaders have an increased sense of responsibility to help others and to model leadership principles and values. The team takes responsibility for the operation of the Houses and plays a key role in the organisation of special events including Harmony Week, and the Swimming and Athletic Sports Carnivals.
Sohaaib Ahmad
Violet Hemmings
College House System
All Werribee Secondary College students belong to one of four houses, each reflecting a strong connection to the local Wyndham area. Introduced in 2026, this new house system was developed with valuable input from past student leaders. The house names were provided by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, and each house is also represented by a native animal. Students are able to earn points for their houses through participation in whole school events, lunchtime activities, as well as through earning merits for demonstrating positive behaviours.
| House | Pronunciation | Meaning | Colour | Mascot |
| Baanh | BARN | Water | Blue | Platypus |
| Biik | BEAK | Earth/Soil/Ground | Red | Echidna |
| Kupkupbayi | COOP-coop-BUY | The Bush | Green | Fruit Bat |
| Nhawiinh | NYUH-ween | Sun | Yellow | Wedge-tailed Eagle |
Vision, Mission, Values & Behaviours
Werribee Secondary College is a leader in international education in the Victorian state education system. We implement the best quality educational practices evident throughout Australia and internationally. The Werribee Secondary College community “lives worthily”.
We are adaptable life-long learners, who are confident, creative and resilient individuals, empowered to shape the world in which we live.
Affiliations
International Baccalaureate Organization
Werribee Secondary College became the first Victorian government school to be authorised to offer senior students the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). The college’s first cohort was enrolled to study the IBDP in 2013 and our IB students have since produced excellent results.
Publications
Year 12 Results
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, 98% of Werribee Secondary College VCE/IB students received first round tertiary offers
Annual Reports
The College is required to produce an Annual Report each year, which is tabled at the College Council Annual General Meeting. From April each year, the Annual Report is available to download from our website. The format of the Annual Report is mandated by the DET. Performance reports and other information for every Australian school are publicly available via the MySchool website. The MySchool website is administered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
Strategic & Annual Implementation Plans
Werribee Secondary College is committed to continuous improvement, and to this end is guided by its School Strategic Plan (SSP) which is reviewed each four years in accordance with the policies and procedures as determined by the Department of Education and Training (DET). Each year the College develops an Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) which articulates the focus of the school’s efforts to deliver the objectives of the SSP. The School Strategic Plan and associated Annual Implementation Plans are endorsed by College Council.
Performance reports and other information for every Australian school are publicly available via the MySchool website. The MySchool website is administered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
View the 2024-2028 College Strategic Plan
School Council
All Government schools in Victoria have a School Council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within Departmental provided guidelines. The Werribee Secondary College School Council meets once a month, with the prime responsibilities to oversee the schools direction on finance, strategic planning, child safety and policy development and review. Each year, the College annual review is presented at the Council AGM and discussed, before being authorized by the Council President once all members are satisfied.
Nominations for election to School Council are called by the Principal in February of each year. All parents and guardians of a student at Werribee Secondary College are eligible to stand for election as a Parent Member. There are also member role categories for student and staff members.
The council contains sub-committees who meet to discuss and report on specific areas which include finance and curriculum.
Copies of each council meeting agenda are available to the school community on Compass.
2026 School Council Members
- Council President & Parent Member: Dr Damian Marinaro
- Vice President & Parent Member: Mr Nurul Khan
- Treasurer & Parent Member: Mr Peter Wreford
- Parent Members: Mr Jiwan Dhungana, Ms Prema Kandadai, Mr Robert Lambert, Ms Doma Tamang
- Student Members: Andrei Umali, Aiman Arjuna
- Executive Member: Ms Amanda Mullins (Principal)
- Department of Education Members: Mr Kristyan D’Aprano, Mr Daniel Marget, Ms Joanna Sommers, Mr Chris Skogstad
- Ex Officio: Mr Scott Tanner
Policies & Child Safety
College Policies
Behaviour & Expectation:
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Academic Honesty Policy IBDP Appendix
- Academic Integrity Policy: International Baccalaureate Organisation
- Attendance Policy
- Digital Technologies (BYOD, Expectations, Support)
- Mobile Phone Student Use Policy
- School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) Matrix
- Statement of Values & School Philosophy
- Toilet Use Policy
- Uniform Policy
Child Safety/Inclusion/Wellbeing:
- Aboriginal Learning Wellbeing & Safety Action Plan
- Bullying Prevention & Response Policy
- Child Safety Code Of Conduct
- Child Safety Responding & Reporting Obligations Policy & Procedures
- Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy
- Duty of Care Policy
- Inclusion and Diversity Policy
- Student Wellbeing & Engagement Policy
Curriculum/Assessment/Programs:
- Assessment and Reporting Policy
- Camps and Excursion Policy
- Curriculum Policy
- International Student Program Homestay Policy (IED)
- Language Policy
- Senior Secondary Pathways and Admissions Policy
First Aid/Health/Medication:
- Administration of Medication Policy
- Asthma Policy
- Anaphylaxis Policy
- First Aid Policy
- Health Care Needs Policy
Financial Assistance/Parent Payments:
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund Information
- Parent Payment Policy
- Junior School (Year 7 & 8) Parent Payment Information for 2026 (Mainstream)
- Junior School (Year 7 & 8) Parent Payment Information for 2026 (SELP)
- Middle School (Year 9 & 10) Parent Payment Information for 2026 (Mainstream)
- Middle School (Year 9 & 10) Parent Payment Information for 2026 (SELP)
- Senior School (Year 11 & 12) Parent Payment Information for 2026
- Senior School IB Parent Payment Information for 2026 (IB)
- Refund Policy
- State Schools Relief Information
Further Information:
- Communication With Staff Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Disability and Inclusive Education (Department of Education)
- Photographing, Filming and Recording of Students Policy
- Preventing and Addressing Racism In Schools (Department of Education)
- Staff Register Policy
- Smoking and Vaping Ban (Department of Education)
- Respectful Behaviours within the School Community (Department of Education)
- Visitors Policy
- Volunteers Policy
Privacy & CCTV Information
CCTV PRIVACY NOTICE:
Werribee Secondary College has decided to install a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system at our school. This Privacy Notice outlines how the CCTV system will be used, including the use and disclosure of any footage produced by the CCTV system so as to be consistent with Victorian privacy law.
Need for CCTV
Our school has an obligation to ensure the school environment is safe and secure, and fulfil our duty of care to students, staff and visitors. The CCTV system assists our school to fulfil these obligations and to prevent and manage other inappropriate behaviour on school grounds. CCTV also provides enhanced capability to protect our school’s assets against vandalism and theft.
Use of CCTV
Consistent with our school’s obligations set out above, our school may use CCTV cameras to:
- prevent, support and verify incidents involving
- criminal behaviour – of anyone on school grounds
- staff misconduct
- other inappropriate behaviour – including of students, staff, visitors or members of the public. For example, this means the school may use CCTV footage of incidents to help inform decisions about student management
- verify and investigate other incidents involving students, staff and visitors (for example incidents in which a person has sustained injury, loss or damage on school premises)
- to provide the Department with visual coverage during emergencies.
In limited circumstances live CCTV footage may also be viewed by our school or Department staff. For more information please refer to the Department’s policy: CCTV in Schools – Installation and Management (CCTV Policy).
CCTV cameras are NOT
- located in private areas such as toilets, changing rooms, dressing rooms, showers, or other areas where individual privacy is paramount
- used to monitor student or staff work performance
- hidden or covert, except in limited circumstances and in accordance with the Department’s CCTV policy.
Location of CCTV cameras in our school
In our school, CCTV cameras are located in:
- school entrances
- corridors
- external travel/walkways
- locker areas
- computer labs
- machinery rooms
- classrooms
- secure storage rooms
- ovals/ sporting facilities
- playgrounds
- courtyards
A notice is located at the school’s entrances, which alerts people to the presence of cameras and this CCTV Privacy Notice.
Access to CCTV footage
CCTV footage is only accessed for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice and the Department’s CCTV Policy.
Request to view footage
When using CCTV for the purposes listed under the heading ‘Use of CCTV’ the principal may show specific footage of an incident to those directly involved, including relevant staff, students and/or their parents, provided:
- the principal considers it appropriate and necessary in order to support parents to understand the specifics of an incident that has taken place so they can provide appropriate support to their child or for a staff member to better understand an incident
- it would not cause a health, wellbeing or safety risk to any other person
- it would not be an unreasonable intrusion into another person’s privacy.
Please note, our school cannot provide copies of CCTV footage to staff, students or parents The Department must be contacted where these requests are made. Please refer to the Department’s CCTV Policy.
Storage of footage
- CCTV footage is stored locally on the school’s server. CCTV footage for Vaping Sensor is store on cloud storage.
- CCTV footage is kept for no more than 42 days. If our school has not used CCTV footage in any of the ways set out above, and there has been no request to view or access footage during this period, the footage is deleted.
- Where CCTV footage has been used to verify an incident or where it is required to be retained for legal reasons, our school will manage and securely retain the footage in accordance with the retention requirements set out in the Department’s Records Management Policy.
What if you have questions?
For more information of how our school may use the CCTV system and who may access the footage, please see the Department’s CCTV Policy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of the CCTV system in our school, please contact the school to discuss: Scott Tanner, Operations Manager, 03 9741 1822
Werribee Secondary College is committed to the education, safety, health and wellbeing of all students. Feedback regarding college policies is welcome via email to werribee.sc@education.vic.gov.au or by contacting the college council.